Question 1

A drug that is used to treat severe anemia in patients with chronic renal failure or AIDS is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanocobalamin 
B)  epoetin alfa 
C)  digoxin 
D)  gemfibrozil 
A)  cyanocobalamin 
B)  epoetin alfa 
C)  digoxin 
D)  gemfibrozil B

Question 2

Match each drug with its classification.
-coronary vasodilator

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon C

Question 3

Match each drug with its classification.
-vasopressor

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon D

Question 4

The usual dose of Lipitor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  800 mg 3-4 times a day 
B)  10 mg daily 
C)  1 gm daily 
D)  60 mg q12h 
A)  800 mg 3-4 times a day 
B)  10 mg daily 
C)  1 gm daily 
D)  60 mg q12h

Question 5

Match each drug with its classification.
-loop diuretic

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 6

Match each drug with its classification.
-alpha 1-blocker

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 7

Rubella and fetal alcohol syndrome are common causes of congenital heart defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The usual dose of furosemide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.125-0.5 mg daily 
B)  500 mg tid 
C)  20-80 mg tid 
D)  20-80 mg daily 
A)  0.125-0.5 mg daily 
B)  500 mg tid 
C)  20-80 mg tid 
D)  20-80 mg daily

Question 9

Match each drug with its classification.
-antiplatelet

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 10

All cardiac arrhythmias require immediate medical treatment to prevent long-term cardiac injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each drug with its classification.
-antihyperlipidemic

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 12

Match each drug name with its classification.
-All of the following are signs of digitalis toxicity except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased appetite 
B)  nausea 
C)  vomiting 
D)  arrhythmia 
A)  increased appetite 
B)  nausea 
C)  vomiting 
D)  arrhythmia

Question 13

Match each drug with its classification.
-ACE inhibitor

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 14

Match each drug with its classification.
-antiarrhythmic

Accepted Answer

A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon 
A) Xylocaine HCl 
B) Persantine 
C) Isordil 
D) Neo-Synephrine 
E) Demadex
F)Lopressor
G)Accupril
H)Cardizem CD
I)Mevacor
J)Minipress
K)Coumadin
L)Arlidin
M)Activase
N)Imferon

Question 15

Pernicious anemia is another name for iron-deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Heart disease is second only to breast cancer as the leading cause of death in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following statements about heparin sodium are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin may be given IM, IV, or SC. 
B)  Heparin may be used during open heart surgery or dialysis. 
C)  Heparin may be used in the treatment of deep venous thrombosis. 
D)  Patients taking heparin should be warned to watch for ecchymosis, petechiae, or black tarry stools. 
A)  Heparin may be given IM, IV, or SC. 
B)  Heparin may be used during open heart surgery or dialysis. 
C)  Heparin may be used in the treatment of deep venous thrombosis. 
D)  Patients taking heparin should be warned to watch for ecchymosis, petechiae, or black tarry stools.

Question 18

An example of an ACE inhibitor would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lasix 
B)  Zestril 
C)  Norvasc 
D)  Corgard 
A)  Lasix 
B)  Zestril 
C)  Norvasc 
D)  Corgard

Question 19

Match each drug name with its classification.
-All of the following are symptoms of MI except:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid, weak, irregular pulse 
B)  warm, dry skin 
C)  severe crushing pain in the chest 
D)  apprehension 
A)  rapid, weak, irregular pulse 
B)  warm, dry skin 
C)  severe crushing pain in the chest 
D)  apprehension

Question 20

Match each drug name with its classification.
-Drugs that are used to increase the blood pressure for patients who go into shock are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  antiarrhythmics 
B)  vasopressors 
C)  vasodilators 
D)  digitalis preparations 
A)  antiarrhythmics 
B)  vasopressors 
C)  vasodilators 
D)  digitalis preparations

Exam 23: Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders

A drug that is used to treat severe anemia in patients with chronic renal failure or AIDS is:

Match each drug with its classification. -coronary vasodilator

Match each drug with its classification. -vasopressor

The usual dose of Lipitor is:

Match each drug with its classification. -loop diuretic

Match each drug with its classification. -alpha 1-blocker

Rubella and fetal alcohol syndrome are common causes of congenital heart defects.

The usual dose of furosemide is:

Match each drug with its classification. -antiplatelet

All cardiac arrhythmias require immediate medical treatment to prevent long-term cardiac injury.

Match each drug with its classification. -antihyperlipidemic

Match each drug name with its classification. -All of the following are signs of digitalis toxicity except:

Match each drug with its classification. -ACE inhibitor

Match each drug with its classification. -antiarrhythmic

Pernicious anemia is another name for iron-deficiency anemia.

Heart disease is second only to breast cancer as the leading cause of death in women.

All of the following statements about heparin sodium are true except:

An example of an ACE inhibitor would be:

Match each drug name with its classification. -All of the following are symptoms of MI except:

Match each drug name with its classification. -Drugs that are used to increase the blood pressure for patients who go into shock are called:

Numerals and Fractions

Decimal Fractions

Ratio and Proportion

The Metric System

Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculating Children S Dosages

Drug Sources Schedules and Dosages

Forms of Drugs and How They Act

The Medication Order

Medication Administration Essentials

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Allergy an Overview

Antibiotic Agents

Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Antineoplastic Agents

Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Psychotropic Agents

Substance Abuse

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

Filters