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Question 1

Which medication is a beta blocker?
A) Amlodipine
B) Atenolol
C) Enalapril
D) Doxazosin

Answer 1

B) Atenolol is an example of a beta blocker. Beta blockers end in -olol

Question 2

What does a beta blocker do besides decrease blood pressure?
A) Treat headaches
B) Treat bronchoconstriction
C) Treat chest pain

Answer 2

C) Beta blockers lower blood pressure, reduce chest pain (angina), and treat dysrhythmias. They can also cause bronchoconstriction.

Question 3

What should you not take with beta blockers?
A) Valerian
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Atenolol
D) Albuterol

Answer 3

A) Valerian and other herbs should not be taken with beta blockers. Calcium channel blockers are often prescribed with beta blockers for better control of hypertension. Atenolol is an example of a beta blocker, and albuterol may be needed to treat the bronchoconstriction caused by beta blockers.

Question 4

What is an example of a calcium channel blocker?
A) Propranolol
B) Amlodipine
C) Enalapril
D) Losartan

Answer 4

B) Amlodipine is a CCB

Question 5

What is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers?
A) Headaches
B) Hypertension
C) Tachycardia
D) Angina

Answer 5

A) CCBs can cause headaches, bradycardia, and hypotension.

Question 6

What vital signs should be checked before administering a calcium channel blocker?
A) Braden score
B) Distal pulses
C) Heart rate
D) Capillary refill

Answer 6

C) Heart rate and blood pressure should be checked before and after administering a calcium channel blocker

Question 7

Should an immediate release CCB or a sustained released CCB be given for an acute hypertensive crisis?
A) Immediate
B) Sustained

Answer 7

A) Immediate release calcium channel blockers are used for acute hypertensive crises

Question 8

Which medication is a ACE inhibitor?
A) Atenolol
B) Nicardipine
C) Enalapril
D) Doxazosin

Answer 8

C) Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors end with -pril

Question 9

Which medication can cause angioedema?
A) Prazosin
B) Terazosin
C) Valsartan
D) Lisinopril

Answer 9

D) Lisinopril and any of the ACE inhibitors can cause angioedema as a side effect

Question 10

What should not be taken with ACE inhibitors?
A) K+ sparing diuretics
B) Birth control pills
C) Nitrates
D) Other anti-hypertensive medications

Answer 10

A) Potassium sparing diuretics should not be taken with ACE inhibitors

Question 11

What does an ACE inhibitor do?
A) Reduce angina
B) Lower blood pressure
C) Lower heart rate
D) Reduces arrhythmias

Answer 11

B) ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure but do not reduce heart rate or treat arrhythmias

Question 12

Which medication can cause hypoglycemia in diabetics?
A) CCB
B) ACE
C) ARB
D) Beta blockers

Answer 12

B) ACE inhibitors can cause hypoglycemia in diabetics

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an alpha-adrenergic blocker?
A) Atenolol
B) Amlodipine
C) Enalapril
D) Prazosin

Answer 13

D) Prazosin

Question 14

Which are side effects of alpha-adrenergic blockers? (Select all that apply)
A) Nasal congestion
B) Angina
C) Syncope
D) Lightheadedness
E) Bradycardia
F) Hypotension
G) Hyperkalemia
H) Edema
I) Decreased peripheral pulses
J) Fluid retention

Answer 14

A, C, D, H, J

Question 15

What causes increased syncope with alpha-adrenergic blockers?
A) Herbal remedies
B) Diuretics
C) Other hypertensives
D) Nitrates

Answer 15

D) Nitrates can cause increased syncope with alpha-adrenergic blockers

Question 16

Which of the following is an ARB?
A) Losartan
B) Doxazosin
C) Amlodipine
D) Lisinopril

Answer 16

A) Losartan

Question 17

What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
A) Hypokalemia
B) Bronchodilation
C) Decreased pulse
D) Constant cough

Answer 17

D) Constant cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors. ARBS do NOT cause cough.

Question 18

Which of the following is a side effect of ARBS?
A) Angioedema
B) Hypertension
C) Lightheadedness
D) Dizziness

Answer 18

A) Angioedema is a side effect of ARBs and ACE inhibitors