3rd Assessment Flashcards
In older individuals, diastolic blood pressure is a more powerful predictor of cardiovascular disease than
systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure.
- True
- False
False
More than 1 in every 5 deaths in the Philippines, is caused by diseases of the heart.
- True
- False
True
This drug is sometimes used to treat cyanide toxicity
Amyl nitrite
Which statement regarding hypertension is inaccurate?
- Cardiovascular disease risk doubles for every 20-mmHg increase in systolic and 10-mmHg increase in diastolic pressure
- Hypertension is diagnosed after 2 or more BP readings on 2 or more visits
- Diastolic blood pressure is a more powerful predictor for cardiovascular disease in the elderly than systolic pressure and pulse pressure
- Most cases of hypertension have no identifiable causative conditions
Diastolic blood pressure is a more powerful predictor for cardiovascular disease in the elderly than systolic pressure and pulse pressure
Which beta-blocker is nonselective and contraindicated in asthma?
Carvedilol
A 52-year-old man complained to his physician of acute pain at the base of his right toe. The man was recently diagnosed with essential hypertension and started an antihypertensive therapy 1 month ago. The lab test showed a plasma uric acid level of 17 mg/dL. Which is of the following drugs is most likely to have caused the signs and symptoms of this patient?
- Captopril
- Prazosin
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Methyldopa
Hydrochlorothiazide
A patient with severe depression and hypertension is taking a MAO inhibitor. Which among the following would you advise his family to avoid serving to the patient?
- Cream cheese and ricotta cheese
- Sausages and ham
- Wheat bread and pasta
- Broccoli and carrots
Sausages and ham
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker • Prazosin • Captopril • Spironolactone • Losartan • Amlodipine
Losartan
Upon taking nitroglycerin, which side effect will the patient most commonly experience?
Throbbing Headache
Higher doses of thiazide diuretics are generally not recommended due to an increased incidence of metabolic
side effects such as insulin resistance and increased cholesterol levels.
• True
• False
True
A 57-year-old homeless man has a history of hypertension. He usually takes an antihypertensive agent but
has not been able to buy the medication. He stopped taking the drug yesterday and now collapsed in front of a
shopping mall. Rescue squad arrives on the scene, and the patient’s blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg. Which
of the following drugs can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?
- Losartan
- Clonidine
- Diltiazem
- Enalapril
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Clonidine
A 57-year-old man presents to his physician for follow-up. He is found to have a blood pressure of 150/100 mmHg on 3 successive occasions. He has begun taking an antihypertensive agent. After taking the first dose of the medication, he goes out to play golf and collapses on the golf course. Which one of the following drugs may be responsible for his symptoms?
- Metoprolol
- Prazosin
- Verapamil
- Atenolol
Prazosin
In giving health education to a post-MI patient, which statement is correct?
• Cholesterol is found in both animal and plant-based products
• Saturated fats are good for the heart
• Avoid or lessen meat intake, but eggs are a rich source of protein, thus need not be limited.
• Substitution of saturated fats by polyunsaturated fats causes a 24-25% lower risk of cardiovascular
disease.
Substitution of saturated fats by polyunsaturated fats causes a 24-25% lower risk of cardiovascular
disease.
A drug that may be used for severe HPN and also as a treatment for baldness
Minoxidil
Which of the following is not included in the management of vasospastic angina?
- Nitrates
- Beta blockers
- Lifestyle modification
- Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers
