Cardiovascular

Question 1

Optimal LDL

Question 2

Furosemide

Answer 2

Loop diuretic Loop of henly and proximal and distal tubule

Question 3

Methyldopa

Answer 3

Central alpha agonist Can use in pregos

Question 4

Individual with CKD and HTN

Answer 4

ACEI or ARB

Question 5

Non-Black individual should be started on for HTN

Answer 5

HCT or CCB or ACEI or ARB

Question 6

-olol

Answer 6

Beta Blockers Decrease renin release Contra: decompensated heart failure, asthma, heart block

Question 7

HDL

Answer 7

60 protective

Question 8

-sartan

Answer 8

ARB Blocks angiotension Do not use with ACE Good in DM

Question 9

-azosin

Answer 9

Alpha blockers Relaxes alpha receptors (think finasteride) SE: initial dose hypotension

Question 10

Black individual should be started on for HTN

Answer 10

HCT or CCB

Question 11

Hydralozine, minoxidil

Answer 11

Vasodilaters

Question 12

-dipine Verapamil Diltiazem

Answer 12

CCB

Question 13

High LDL

Answer 13

>160

Question 14

Spironolactone

Answer 14

K+ sparing SE: gynecomastia

Question 15

TG

Question 16

Statin drugs

Answer 16

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors Inhibit cholesterol synthesis Lovastatin->simvastatin=Pravastin

Question 17

-prils

Answer 17

ACE inhibitors Contra: pregos SE: cough, metallic taste

Question 18

HCT Metalazone Chlorthalidone

Answer 18

Thiazide diuretics Distal convoluted tubule SE: hyponatremia

Question 19

Desirable total cholesterol