CVS (from lecturer) Flashcards
1
Q
Patient with hypertriglyceridemia- on a lipid lowering agent develops gallstones. Which drug?
A
fibrates
2
Q
Mr X-ACS- been prescribed a drug to lower his plasma LDL-already on clofibrate- adverse effect?
A
myopathy
3
Q
The patient was having steatorrhea after a new drug for lipid lowering effect? Which?
A
cholestyramine
4
Q
Mr X, a known asthmatic patient is diagnosed with hypertension. Which drug is contraindicated?
A
propranolol
5
Q
Mr X- AF- takes Na-K pump blocker-has toxicity signs. Which drug can precipitate toxicity?
A
thiazide diuretics
6
Q
An avid smoker-hypertension-takes antihypertensive-develop constipation-which drug?
A
verapamil
