Pharma Flashcards
A Patient is undergoing a dental exam and during the history taking , patient mentioned she has had HTN Crisis in the past. What Blood pressure monitor reading indicates HTN Crisis?
A) >140/90
B) >180/>120 (ANS)
A PT wants to have a dental implant and has a history of Mild hypertensionPT explained they are on a medication from their physician. Which of these is the most likely medication they are on?
A) Diuretics (PG-79 Answer)
B) CCB
C) Ace Inhibitors
Which is the most potent diuretic among the following?
A) Ethacrynic acid (Loop Diuretic) Answer
B) Spironolactone
C) Mannitol( Osmotic diuretic)
Pg 81
A 60 year old PT comes in for a dental exam. The Dentist determines that the PT will need extraction. The PT has a history of HPTN and has a prescription for it from their physician. Unfortunately the PT has been coughing making it impossible perform the extraction.
1)Which medication is the PT likely on?
2)What should be the next Step?
A) Enalapril(ACE-I) ANS
B) Mannitol
C) Losartan( ARB)
PT has gingival overgrowth upon dental examination and is also complaining about palpitations and dizziness.
What medication they are likely on?
A) Minnoxidil
B) Hydralazine
C) Nifedipine
D) Reserpine
A PT is diagnosed with mild-moderate HPTN , which of these should not administered in this PT?
A) NSAIDs (ANS)
B)Triamterene (Loop)
C)Amiloride (Na Blocker)
Why would a PT experience cough on consuming Captopril?
A) Reduced Preload and Afterload on heart resulting in oxygen scarcity throuhgout the body
B) Increased Vasodilation
C) Reduced Bradykinin (constricts smooth muscle)
Tip: all options are correct about captopril
PT has complained about feeling depressed after dental surgery. Upon further investigation, it was clear that the PT was also diagnosed with HPTN after the surgery. Based upon this, what medication is the person on?
A) Candesartan (ARB)
B) Enalapril (ACE inhibitors)
C) Reserpine (A)
D) Guanethidine (Indirect acting symp)
What dose of Aspirin would inhibit COX-2 ?
A) 200mg
B) 85mg
C) 500mg (A)
What Dose of Aspirin best prevents MI?
A) 81-180mg/day (A)
B) 50-81mg/day
C) 325-500mg/day
Dose of Aspirin required to prevent heart attack risk in PT over 50?
A) 81-180MG/Day
B) 325mg/day (A)
C) 100-125mg/day
