Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

What drug is a non-absorbable solute that works on the entire nephron, especially LoH and PCT, increases osmotic pull in the filtrate, which produces a rapid diuresis
a. Mannitol
b. Spironolactone
c. Furosemide
d. Amiloride

Answer 1

a. Mannitol

Question 2

The following are the contraindication for Thiazides, except?
a. Drug allergy
b. Pneumonia
c. Renal Failure
d. Anura

Answer 2

b. Pneumonia

Question 3

A patient’s ECG result comes out, and It shows regular rhyme, 150-250 bpm, p waves are frequently buried in preceding t waves and challenging to see, and PR interval is not possibly measured. What kind of result that the patient has?
a. Atrial Flutter
b. Atrial fibrillation
c. Supraventricular tachycardia

Answer 3

c. Supraventricular tachycardia

Question 4

What anti-anginal drugs mainstay prophylaxis and treatment for angina?
a. Beta Blockers
b. Calcium Channel Blockers
c. Vasodilators
d. Nitrates and Nitrites

Answer 4

d. Nitrates and Nitrites

Question 5

What drugs aim to achieve a blood pressure of less than 140/90mmHg and, for patients with hypertension and diabetes, less than 130/90mmHg?
a. Antihypertensive
b. Anti-Anginal Drugs
c. Antidysrhythmic drugs
d. Anticoagulants
e. Anti-lipemic

Answer 5

a. Antihypertensive

Question 6

What is the overall goal of Anti-anginal drugs? Select all that apply
a. Minimize the frequency of attacks and decrease the intensity of pain
b. Prevent or delay the worst possible outcome
c. Individualized considering comorbidities and impact on patient’s quality of life
d. Improve functional capacity with few adverse effects
e. Prevent or delay the worst possible outcome

Answer 6

a. Minimize the frequency of attacks and decrease the intensity of pain
d. Improve functional capacity with few adverse effects
e. Prevent or delay the worst possible outcome

Question 7

What is a drug that works by blocking sodium, potassium, and calcium channels in the heart muscles
a. Antihypertensive
b. Anti-Anginal Drugs
c. Antidysrhythmic drugs
d. Anticoagulants
e. Anti-lipemic

Answer 7

c. Antidysrhythmic drugs

Question 8

It prevents the formation of a clot by inhibiting certain clotting factors
a. Antihypertensive
b. Anti-Anginal Drugs
c. Antidysrhythmic drugs
d. Anticoagulants
e. Anti-lipemic

Answer 8

d. Anticoagulants

Question 9

What drugs are responsible for reducing lipid levels?
a. Antihypertensive
b. Anti-Anginal Drugs
c. Antidysrhythmic drugs
d. Anticoagulants
e. Anti-lipemic

Answer 9

e. Anti-lipemic

Question 10

What is one example of an adverse effect of Vasodilators?
a. Hypotension
b. Jaundice
c. Rashes
d. Edema

Answer 10

a. Hypotension