Wk 2 Flashcards by Lorna Piceno

A frequent, annoying side effect of ACE inhibitors that causes some users to switch to a different antihypertensive medication is

a.
dry, hacking cough.

b.
diarrhea.

c.
nausea.

d.
GI upset.

a.
dry, hacking cough.

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A myocardial infarction (MI) is also known as which of the following?

a.
Elevated heart rate

b.
Gas caught in the heart chambers

c.
High blood pressure

d.
Heart attack

Heart attack

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A patient diagnosed with hypotension can be treated with which of the following?

a.
All options are correct

b.
Increasing a patient’s water intake

c.
Taking midodrine to increase vasoconstriction

d.
Taking fludrocortisone to increase blood volume

All options are correct

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Patients being prescribed _________ are monitored through Prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR) tests.

a.
dabigatran

b.
heparin

c.
enoxaparin

d.
warfarin

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Patients diagnosed with hypertension should be aware of which of the following OTC products that could elevate their blood pressure?

a.
Antihistamines

b.
Decongestants

c.
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

d.
All options are correct

All options are correct

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Quinidine sulfate, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol, and verapamil are indicated for which condition?

a.
Hypercholesterolemia

b.
Hypertension

c.
Edema

d.
Dysrhythmias

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Requirements for dispensing nitroglycerin sublingual (NTG SL) tablets include

a.
placing the label on the original container to dispense.

b.
placing the original container inside a plastic prescription vial, without a safety cap, and labeling this vial.

c.
protecting the tablets from heat and light and placing the original container inside a plastic prescription vial, without a safety cap, and labeling this vial.

d.
protecting the tablets from heat and light.

c.
protecting the tablets from heat and light and placing the original container inside a plastic prescription vial, without a safety cap, and labeling this vial.

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The common generic ending -pril is associated with which drug classification?
a.
β-Blockers

b.
ARBs

c.
Calcium channel blockers

d.
ACE inhibitors

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The overuse of statins may be toxic to which body organ?
a.
Kidney

b.
Lungs

c.
Liver
d.
Pancreas

Liver

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The suffix -sartan is associated with which drug classification?
a.
Loop diuretics

b.
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

c.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers

d.
Calcium channel blockers

c.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers

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What effect(s) does excessive salt have on the body?

a.
Edema
b.
Decreased blood pressure and dehydration

c.
Dehydration

d.
Decreased blood pressure

a.
Edema

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What is atherosclerosis?
a.
Atherosclerosis is a thickening and hardening of artery walls.

b.
Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis.

c.
All options are correct.

d.
Atherosclerosis involves a buildup of lipids and platelets in the arteries.

All options are correct

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What is the difference between ACE inhibitors and ARBs?

a.
ACE inhibitors stop the production of angiotensin II, and ARBs inhibit the effects of angiotensin II.

b.
No options are correct.

c.
Only ACE inhibitors are used for hypertension.

d.
Only ARBS are used for hypertension.

a.
ACE inhibitors stop the production of angiotensin II, and ARBs inhibit the effects of angiotensin II.

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What precipitates angina (chest pain)?
a.
Lack of blood flow to the coronary muscle

b.
Lack of blood flow to the brain

c.
Low iron levels

d.
Lack of blood flow to the brain and coronary muscle

a.
Lack of blood flow to the coronary muscle

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Which agent primarily increases HDL cholesterol levels and lowers triglyceride levels?
a.
Pravastatin

b.
Gemfibrozil

c.
Simvastatin

d.
Cholestyramine

b.
Gemfibrozil

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Which artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
a.
Coronary arteries

b.
Carotid arteries

c.
Pulmonary arteries
d.
Aorta

d.
Aorta

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Which blood vessel supplies oxygen to the heart muscle?
Question 17 Answer

a.
Aorta

b.
Coronary arteries
c.
Vena cavae

d.
Pulmonary arteries

Coronary arteries

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Which classification of medications is not prescribed in treating hyperlipidemia?
a.
Diuretics

b.
Bile acid sequestrants

c.
Fibrates

d.
Statins

a.
Diuretics

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Which drug classification reduces the workload of the heart?
a.
β-Blockers

b.
Nitrates

c.
Calcium channel blockers

d.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

B- blockers

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Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?
a.
Take with food.

b.
Take every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain up to a maximum of three doses. If no relief is achieved, then call 9-1-1.

c.
Keep the medication in its original container.

d.
Keep the medication out of the sunlight.

Take with food

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Which is a benefit of selective β1 blockers over non-selective β-blockers?

a.
Selective β1 blockers decrease blood pressure.

b.
Selective β1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma.

c.
Selective β1 blockers constrict the bronchi and can be used with patients with asthma.

d.
Selective β1 blockers constrict the bronchi.

b.
Selective β1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma.

Which is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics?
a.
Hypernatremia

b.
Hyperkalemia and hypernatremia

c.
Hyperkalemia

d.
Hyperglycemia

Which is an adverse effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors?

a.
Hyperkalemia

b.
Gingival overgrowth

c.
Bradycardia

d.
Atrioventricular (AV) block

a.
Hyperkalemia

Which is the generic name for Cozaar?
a.
Olmesartan

b.
Losartan

c.
Valsartan

d.
Candesartan

b.
Losartan

Which is the generic name for Zestril? a. Lisinopril b. Quinapril c. Ramipril d. Enalapril

a. Lisinopril

Which is the most prescribed antianginal agent? a. Digoxin b. Nitroglycerin (NTG) c. Lisinopril d. Furosemide

b. Nitroglycerin (NTG)

Which medication binds to bile acids in the GI tract, preventing their reabsorption to lower cholesterol levels? a. Lovastatin b. Gemfibrozil c. Cholestyramine d. Niacin

c. Cholestyramine

Which medication is used to treat an overdose of Lanoxin? a. DigiFab b. Acetadote c. Protamine sulfate d. Vitamin K

a. DigiFab

Which medication's dose is titrated to meet its desired INR? a. Rivaroxaban b. Bivalirudin c. Warfarin d. Clopidogrel

c. Warfarin

Which of the following drug classifications is considered the first-line drug therapy for patients diagnosed with hypertension? a. Thiazide diuretic b. β-Blocker c. ARB d. ACE inhibitor

a. Thiazide diuretic

Which of the following is a common side effect associated with niacin? a. Diarrhea b. Excessive urination c. Cramping d. Flushing

d. Flushing

Which of the following is a true statement regarding low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs)? a. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are used only in hospitals. b. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are used as a bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached. c. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are used as a bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached and are administered subcutaneously. d. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are administered subcutaneously.

c. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are used as a bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached and are administered subcutaneously.

Which of the following is not a form of angina? a. Unstable b. Respiratory c. Classic d. Variant

b. Respiratory

Which of the following is(are) a symptom(s) associated with hypotension? a. Excitability b. Sweating c. Fainting upon standing d. All options are correct

c. Fainting upon standing

Which of the following is(are) a true statement(s) regarding blood pressure? a. Blood pressure measures the pressure of contraction and the pressure of relaxation. b. Blood pressure is recorded as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. c. All options are correct. d. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels.

All options are correct

Which of the following is(are) considered "good" cholesterol? a. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) b. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) c. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) d. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

d. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

Which of the following is(are) the most widely used agent(s) for the treatment of hyperlipidemia? a. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors b. Niacin and bile acid sequestrants c. Niacin d. Bile acid sequestrants

a. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Which of the following may cause high blood pressure? a. Increased peripheral resistance b. Vasodilation c. Increased peripheral resistance and excess angiotensin II d. Excess angiotensin II

c. Increased peripheral resistance and excess angiotensin II

Which of the following medications is calcium channel blocker indicated for hypertension? a. Isosorbide dinitrate b. Atenolol c. Enoxaparin d. Diltiazem

d. Diltiazem

Which of the following medications is indicated as an antidote to dabigatran (Pradaxa)? a. Warfarin b. Protamine sulfate c. Heparin d. Idarucizmab

d. Idarucizmab

Which of the following medications is indicated for hyperlipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus? a. Metformin b. Atorvastatin c. Colesevelam d. Niacin

c. Colesevelam

Which of the following medications is indicated for hypertension? a. Digoxin b. Ezetimibe c. Losartan d. Amiodarone

c. Losartan

Which of the following medications is not a statin? a. Lipitor b. Zocor c. Pravachol d. Zetia

d. Zetia

Which of the following medications is not indicated for hyperlipidemia? a. Lipitor b. Niaspan ER c. Lopressor d. Questran

c. Lopressor

Which of the following suffixes indicates a medication is classified as a β-blockers? a. -olol b. -pril c. -statin d. -thiazide

a. -olol

Which of the following vitamins interacts with warfarin? a. Vitamin K b. Vitamin B12 c. Vitamin A d. Vitamin B6

Vitamin k

Which of the following β-blockers is non-selective? a. Atenolol b. Metoprolol c. All options are correct d. Propranolol

d. Propranolol

Which one of the following drugs is prescribed for heart failure (HF)? a. Atorvastatin b. Digoxin c. Aspirin d. Bisoprolol

b. Digoxin

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall? a. Epicardium b. Myocardium c. Pericardium d. Endocardium

c. Pericardium

Which statement(s) is(are) true about nitrates? a. Nitrates are used to treat angina b. All options are correct c. Nitrates dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle d. Nitrates reduce the workload of the heart

All answers are correct