Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix, Ticlid); rate control: calcium channel blockers: Cardizem, verapamil; beta blockers: atenolol, Lopressor, Inderal, digoxin, Lanoxin
A)Angina
B)Atrial fibrillation
C)Congestive heart failure
D)Hypertension

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Blood thinners, rate control medications (calcium channel blockers and beta blockers), and digoxin are all commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation.

Answer: D
 Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are commonly used to treat hypertension.

Answer: A
 Calcium channel blockers (including Cardizem and verapamil) and beta blockers (including atenolol, Lopressor, and Inderal) are commonly used to treat angina.

Answer: C
 None of the listed medications are specifically indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure. Instead, medications like ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and diuretics are often used.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items