This module on medications used in the treatment of ischemic heart disease is intended for use in inservice or continuing education programs for persons who administer medications in long-term care facilities. Instructor information, including teaching suggestions, and a listing of recommended audiovisual materials and their sources appear first. The module goal and objectives are then provided. A brief discussion follows of the structure and function of the heart, including a diagram; the pathophysiology of cardiac ischemia, including angina pectoris and myocardial infarction; and considerations and suggestions for patient care. This discussion is intended for use as a lecture or participant reading. Other contents include a vocabulary list, a worksheet, and drug charts, all of which are suitable for reproduction for use as handouts. (YLB)