CVS Flashcards
Diuretics
a. furosemide works on the loop of Henle
a. True, furosemide is a high ceiling diuretic that Blocks the Na+/K+/Cl‐ co transporter in the ascending limb of loop of Henle.
Diuretics
b. hydrochlorothiazide causes hypokalaemia as an adverse-effect
b. True, hydrochlorothiazide causes hypokalaemia and hyperuricaemia as an adverse effect
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c. amiloride causes hypokalaemia as an adverse-effect
c. False, amiloride is a potassium sparing diuretic and will therefore, cause hyperkalaemia.
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d. indapamide is a high ceiling diuretic
d. False, indapamide and hydrochlorothiazide are low ceiling diuretics
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e. spironolactone causes gynaecomastia as an adverse-effect
e. True, spironolactone inhibits testosterone synthesis and thus will cause gynaecomastia
Bisoprolol is:
a. a non-selective β-adrenoceptor blocker
a. False, bisoprolol is a B1 selective blocker. (olol = Beta blocker)
Bisoprolol is:
b. used for the treatment of cardiac failure
b. False, bisoprolol is indicated for hypertension, angina, and myocardial infarction
Bisoprolol is:
c. used to control hypoglycaemic episodes in diabetics
c. False, beta blockers cause hypoglycaemia as an adverse effect
Bisoprolol is:
d. contraindicated in asthma
d. True, beta blockers cause bronchospasm as an A/E and are contraindicated in asthma
Bisoprolol is:
e. more β1-selective at higher doses
e. False, at higher doses adrenergic drugs cross react
Antihypertensive drug correctly matched with its mechanism of action
a. amlodipine - calcium channel blockade
a. True, amlodipine is a long acting calcium channel blocker that only needs to be used once daily
Antihypertensive drug correctly matched with its mechanism of action
b. glyceryl trinitrate - blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the collecting duct
b. False, glyceryl trinitrate is a short acting organic nitrate. Increases cGMP levels as a nitric oxide donor.
Antihypertensive drug correctly matched with its mechanism of action
c. enalapril - angiotensin-1 to angiotensin-2 conversion blockade
c. True, enalapril is a long acting ACE inhibitor
Antihypertensive drug correctly matched with its mechanism of action
d. valsartan - blocks Na+/K+/Cl- transporter in the ascending limb
d. False, valsartan is a long acting angiotensin receptor blocker
Antihypertensive drug correctly matched with its mechanism of action
e. bezafibrate – HMG co-A reductase inhibitor .
e. False, bezafibrate is a fibrate and thus, Reduces the synthesis of VLDL and increases synthesis of HDL
Drugs correctly paired with a mechanism of their action
a. pilocarpine - stimulates muscarinic receptors
A. True, muscarinic agonist used in glaucoma
Drugs correctly paired with a mechanism of their action
b. amitriptyline - blocks muscarinic receptors
B. False, amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Drugs correctly paired with a mechanism of their action
c. salbutamol - blocks alpha-2-adrenoreceptors
C. False, salbutamol is a B2 agonist
Drugs correctly paired with a mechanism of their action
d. doxazosin - stimulates beta-2-adrenoreceptors
D. False, doxazosin is an A1 antagonist
Drugs correctly paired with a mechanism of their action
e. neostigmine - inhibits acetylcholinesterase
E. True
The following drugs lower blood pressure in hypertension:
a. enalapril
a. True, ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure in hypertension by decreasing TPR decreasing pre/afterload
The following drugs lower blood pressure in hypertension:
b. simvastatin
b. False, statins are indicated for the treatment of hyperlipidemia to reduce elevated total cholesterol (total-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C), apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and triglycerides (TG), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
The following drugs lower blood pressure in hypertension:
c. aspirin
c. False, aspirin reduces the risk of clot formation
The following drugs lower blood pressure in hypertension:
d. indapamide
d. True, Thiazide-like diuretics such as indapamide are a valuable tool for the treatment of hypertension
The following drugs lower blood pressure in hypertension:
e. verapamil
e. True, calcium channel blockers reduce TPR and thus BP.
Cardiovascular agents
a. nifedipine causes tachycardia as an adverse effect
a. True, Vascular Selective Dihydropyridines- calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine and amlodipine can cause tachycardia
Cardiovascular agents
b. furosemide is used in the management of heart failure
b. True, Furosemide manages hypertension and edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome.
Cardiovascular agents
c. atenolol causes bradychardia as an adverse effect
c. True, atenolol is a beta blocker and thus will cause bradycardia
Cardiovascular agents
d. alpha Methyldopa is contra-indicated in pregnant patients with hypertension
d. False, alpha methyldopa is indicated for hypertension in pregnancy
Cardiovascular agents
e. losartan increases pre-load
e. False, ARBs lower blood pressure in hypertension by decreasing TPR decreasing pre/afterload
Diuretics
a. Indapamide is a potassium sparing diuretic
a. False, indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic. Potassium sparing diuretics include amiloride and triamterene
Diuretics
b. Furosemide works on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
b. True, Furosemide promotes diuresis by blocking tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules, as well as in the thick ascending loop of Henle
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c. Hydrochlorothizide causes hyperkalemia as an adverse effect
c. False, thiazide like diuretics and loop diuretics cause hypokalaemia
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d. Furosemide is used in the treatment of pulmonary oedema
d. True, Intravenous furosemide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in acute pulmonary edema when a rapid onset of diuresis is desired
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e. amiloride increases the risk of hypokalaemia
e. False, amiloride is a potassium sparing diuretic and thus will cause hyperkalaemia
In the treatment of cardiovascular disease
a. atorvastatin increases the number of LDL cholesterol receptors in the liver
a. True, HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitors upregulate the number of LDL cholesterol receptors in the liver
In the treatment of cardiovascular disease
b. simvastatin increases the risk of developing myalgia
b. True, HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitors increase the risk of developing myalgia
In the treatment of cardiovascular disease
c. digoxin causes bradycardia
c. True, digoxin is indicated for arrythmia and acts by slowing HR. thus will cause bradycardia