Cardio 1 Flashcards
Digoxin is classified as which type of medication:
A. Antiplatelet
B. Antianginal
C. Antihyperlipidemic
D. Inotropic agent
D. Inotropic agent
Which of the following is the correct brand name for amlodipine besylate? A. Norvasc B. Tenormin C. Diovan D. Cardizem
A. Norvasc
_________is an important counseling point for lisinopril.
A. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking
B. Do not take at the same time as antacids or vitamins.
C. This medication may cause a dry cough
D. Contents can be sprinkled on food to help compliance.
C. This medication may cause a dry cough
Benicar
Olmesartain
Inderal
Propranolol
Cozaar
Losartan
Micardis
Telmisartan
Metoprolol succinate belongs to which of the following drug classes:
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
B. Beta blocker
Betapace
Soltalol
Accupril
Quinapril
Vasotec
Enalapril
Avapro
Irbesartain
If a dose of Micardis HCT is missed by more than \_\_\_\_\_\_ hours, the dose should be skipped. A. 1 B. 6 C. 12 D. 24
B. 6
Cardizem belongs to which of the following drug classes:
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
A. Calcium channel blocker
Nebivolol Class
Beta Blocker
Terazosin Class
Alpha-1 Blocker
Trandolapril Class
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
Valsartan
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
When counseling a patient about a clonidine patch, which of the following is true?
A. Store unused patches in the refrigerator.
B. Discontinue use after blood pressure is lowered.
C. Patches are changed on a weekly basis.
D. Skin sites do not need to be rotated.
C. Patches are changed on a weekly basis.
Which of the following best describes the drug class of Coreg?
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker with alpha 1 blockade
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
B. Beta blocker with alpha 1 blockade
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the brand name for metoprolol tartrate. A. Hyzaar B. Lopressor C. Mavik D. Toprol-XL
B. Lopressor
Benazepril is contraindicated in which patient population? A. Asthma B. Diabetic C. Elderly D. Pregnant
D. Pregnant
_______is an important counseling point for atenolol.
A. May mask hypoglycemic symptoms.
B. Do not take at the same time as antacids or vitamins.
C. A dry cough is a common side effect.
D. Do not take with food to improve absorption.
A. May mask hypoglycemic symptoms.
Losartan with HCTZ
Hyzaar
Irbesartan with HCTZ
Avalide
Lisinopril with HCTZ
Zestoretic
Valsartan with HCTZ
Diovan HCT
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_can be used to treat both hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. A. Lotensin B. Atenolol C. Mavik D. Hytrin
D. Hytrin
Altace belongs to which of the following drug classes:
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
Which of the following is true regarding Digoxin?
A. Available as a liquid, tablet, and injection.
B. Tablet strengths include 0.125 mg and 0.25 mg.
C. Blurred vision and nausea are possible side effects.
D. Doses depend on many patient factors.
E. All of the above.
E. All of the above
Which of the following drug classes has been known to cause angioedema?
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker
C. Alpha-1 blocker
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
Irbesartan belongs to which of the following drug classes?
A. Calcium channel blocker
B. Beta blocker
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-Inhibitor)
C. Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Avalide is typically dosed: A. In the morning. B. After lunch. C. Before bedtime. D. Once weekly.
A. In the morning.
Valsartan is contraindicated in which patient population? A. Pregnant B. Diabetic C. Elderly D. Heart failure
A. Pregnant
In the drug Lotensin HCT 5/6.25, how many mg of benazepril are present? A. 5 B. 6.25 C. 11.25 D. 0
A. 5
Benicar-HCT contains hydrochlorothiazide and \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Losartan B. Atenolol C. Benazepril D. Olmesartan
D. Olmesartan
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Metoprolol tartrate is only dosed once daily.
B. Metoprolol succinate is only dosed once daily.
C. Toprol-XL is dosed twice daily.
D. Lopressor is only dosed once daily.
B. Metoprolol succinate is only dosed once daily.
