Quiz 6

Question 1

What is used in emergency situation such as acute pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure?

Answer 1

Lasix/Furosemid

Question 2

The side effects of Lasix include…

Answer 2

Ototoxicity, hyeruricemia(aggravates gout), acute hypovolemia, hypokalemia

Question 3

What drug causes gynecomastia in males?

Answer 3

Aldactone/Spironolactone

Question 4

What are the actions of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 4

Decrease peripheral resistance by vasodilation (blocks ACE) without increasing cardiac output.

Question 5

What is the action(MOI) of beta-blockers?

Answer 5

Reduce BP by decreasing COP and renin

Question 6

When are beta blockers used?

Answer 6

For mild-moderate hypertension, and in hypertensive pations w/previous myocardial infarction, angina pectors, glaucoma & migrain headache

Question 7

What are the indications of Ca++ channel blockers?

Answer 7

For hypertensive patients with asthma, diabetes, angina &/or peripheral vascular dis

Question 8

What is a common side effect of hydralazine?

Answer 8

Lupus-like symptoms

Question 9

What are the side effects of Ca++ channel blockers?

Answer 9

Cosntipation, vertigo, headache, fatigue, hypotension

Question 10

What are the side effects of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers?

Answer 10

Postural hypotension, reflex tachycardia, first dose syncope

Question 11

What is methyldopa?

Answer 11

Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that causes mild jaundice