Cardio Vascular Drug Flashcards
What is the primary site of action for torsemide?
a. Loop of Henle – thick ascending
b. Loop of Henle – thin descending
c. Proximal convoluted tubule
d. Distal convoluted tubule
A
When is the use of spironolactone possibly contraindicated?
a. In hypernatremic patients
b. In hyperkalemic patients
c. In patients with refractory congestive heart failure
d. When also prescribing furosemide
B
Sildenafil should not be used with which of the following drugs due to the possibility of life threatening hypotension?
a. Pimobendan
b. Hydralazine
c. Nitroglycerin
d. Lidocaine
C
Which of the following is not a common potential side effect of Class II Antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. propranolol, atenolol, carvedilol)?
a. Bradycardia
b. Hypotension
c. Negative inotropism
d. Hepatotoxicity
D
What is the primary mechanism of action and result of the Class III Antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. sotalol, amiodarone)?
a. Block potassium channels: prolong repolarization phase
b. Beta adrenergic receptor agonists: slow conduction through the heart
c. Block fast Na channels: slows generation of action potential
d. Calcium channel antagonists: vasodilation and increased heart rate
A
Pimobendan might be recommended to treat:
a. Congestive heart failure
b. Pre-clinical degenerative mitral valve disease
c. Pulmonary hypertension
d. All of the above
A
Sodium nitroprusside is usually used for animals with what condition?
a. Arterial thromboembolism
b. Pleural effusion
c. Severe pulmonary edema
d. Mild mitral valve regurgitation
C
Which drug is matched to the incorrect mechanism of action?
a. Spironolactone; aldosterone receptor antagonist
b. Pimobendan; Calcium channel blocker
c. Sildenafil; Phoshodiesterase 5 inhibitor
d. Lidocaine; Sodium channel blocker
B
Which of the following drugs is an example of a low molecular weight heparin?
a. Enoxaparin
b. Rivaroxaban
c. Clopidogrel
A
Which of the following is NOT a recognized side effect of furosemide?
a. Dehydration
b. Electrolyte depletion (e.g., hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia)
c. Azotemia
d. Pulmonary toxicity (e.g., Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
D
