Cardiovascular: Pharmacology

Question 1

The three most common causes of a chronic cough are…

Answer 1

…asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and post-nasal drip.

Question 2

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ______ the ________ arteriole of the glomerulus, decreasing glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and causing mild increases in serum creatinine and BUN concentrations.

Answer 2

dilate

efferent

Question 3

What class of drugs is most common cause of drug-induced angioedema?

Answer 3

ACE inhibitors

Question 4

It is important to understand that angioedema can occur __ ___ ____ during treatment with ACE inhibitors, but is most commonly seen within days of starting the medication.

Answer 4

at ANY TIME