Pastmed Qs Flashcards
1
Q
which drug…
- inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
A
ACE inhibitors
2
Q
which drug…
- inhibits the Na+/K+ ATPase pump
- stimulates vagus nerve
- used to control atrial fibrillation
A
digoxin
3
Q
which cardiac drug is cough mainly caused by?
A
ACE inhibitor
4
Q
what drug is lethargy/drowsiness associated with?
A
beta blockers
5
Q
purpose of beta blockers?
A
- slow down the heart
- do this by blocking the action of adrenaline (sympathetic hormones)
6
Q
macrophage relationship with LDL?
A
- phagocytose LDL forming foam cells (fatty layer)
7
Q
main molecule type responsible for carrying cholesterol into the intima?
A
LDL
8
Q
what causative organism is most likely to cause infective endocarditis for patients with no past medical history?
A
- staphylococcus aureus
9
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