Question 1

Atherosclerosis is caused by plaque building up in a blood vessel and the vessel's loss of flexibility and flow capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Angiotensin II causes a rapid decrease in blood volume and lowers blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What happens as a consequence of taking the calcium channel blocker amlodipine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart has significantly less force of contraction 
B)  The heart rate decreases significantly 
C)  Conduction of heart contractions increases 
D)  Vascular smooth muscle dilates decreasing peripheral resistance 
E)  Angiotensin levels significantly decrease 
A)  The heart has significantly less force of contraction 
B)  The heart rate decreases significantly 
C)  Conduction of heart contractions increases 
D)  Vascular smooth muscle dilates decreasing peripheral resistance 
E)  Angiotensin levels significantly decrease D

Question 4

Angiotensin converting enzyme can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease angiotensin II levels 
B)  Decrease bradykinin levels 
C)  Increase the level of angiotensin I 
D)  Inhibit renin activity 
E)  Metabolically stabilize aldosterone 
A)  Decrease angiotensin II levels 
B)  Decrease bradykinin levels 
C)  Increase the level of angiotensin I 
D)  Inhibit renin activity 
E)  Metabolically stabilize aldosterone

Question 5

In the heart, in what direction does blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  From the left atrium to the right atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
B)  From the right atrium to right ventricle to the lungs to the left atrium to the left ventricle 
C)  From the right atrium to the left atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
D)  From the left ventricle to the left atrium to the lungs to the right ventricle to the right atrium 
E)  From the right ventricle to the right atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the left atrium 
A)  From the left atrium to the right atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
B)  From the right atrium to right ventricle to the lungs to the left atrium to the left ventricle 
C)  From the right atrium to the left atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
D)  From the left ventricle to the left atrium to the lungs to the right ventricle to the right atrium 
E)  From the right ventricle to the right atrium to the lungs to the left ventricle to the left atrium

Question 6

Norepinephrine stimulates $\alpha$ -1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction, and raising blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is angiotensin II?

Accepted Answer

A)  A steroid hormone 
B)  A calcium antagonist 
C)  A short peptide 
D)  A modified lipid molecule 
E)  Bound to ATP in its active state 
A)  A steroid hormone 
B)  A calcium antagonist 
C)  A short peptide 
D)  A modified lipid molecule 
E)  Bound to ATP in its active state

Question 8

Abnormal heart rhythms are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abnormal heart rhythms are called ________....

Question 9

Athletes should avoid angiotensin receptor blockers because they inhibit lipolysis and cause fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

ACE inhibitors decrease the production of angiotensin II and thereby cause a decrease in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How do calcium channel blockers work?

Accepted Answer

A)  By interfering with calcium entry through channels in the cell membrane 
B)  By interfering with calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum 
C)  By inhibition of reuptake of calcium by the sarcoplasmic reticulum 
D)  By stimulating smooth muscle contraction 
E)  By increasing peripheral resistance 
A)  By interfering with calcium entry through channels in the cell membrane 
B)  By interfering with calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum 
C)  By inhibition of reuptake of calcium by the sarcoplasmic reticulum 
D)  By stimulating smooth muscle contraction 
E)  By increasing peripheral resistance

Question 12

Angina results if blood flow to the heart is compromised and heart tissue lacks a sufficient source of oxygenated blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The actions of angiotensin II include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased aldosterone activity 
B)  Salt and water retention 
C)  An increase in thirst 
D)  A direct effect causing vasoconstriction 
E)  All the above 
A)  Increased aldosterone activity 
B)  Salt and water retention 
C)  An increase in thirst 
D)  A direct effect causing vasoconstriction 
E)  All the above

Question 14

Amlodipine is preferred over nifedipine for treating hypertensive patients long term because of its much longer plasma half-life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Angiotensin receptor blockers are also effective at blocking bradykinin receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Atherosclerosis is caused by plaque building up in a blood vessel and the vessel's loss of flexibility and flow capacity.

Angiotensin II causes a rapid decrease in blood volume and lowers blood pressure.

What happens as a consequence of taking the calcium channel blocker amlodipine?

Angiotensin converting enzyme can do which of the following?

In the heart, in what direction does blood flow?

Norepinephrine stimulates $\alpha$ -1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction, and raising blood pressure.

What is angiotensin II?

Abnormal heart rhythms are called ________.

Athletes should avoid angiotensin receptor blockers because they inhibit lipolysis and cause fatigue.

ACE inhibitors decrease the production of angiotensin II and thereby cause a decrease in blood pressure.

How do calcium channel blockers work?

Angina results if blood flow to the heart is compromised and heart tissue lacks a sufficient source of oxygenated blood.

The actions of angiotensin II include which of the following?

Amlodipine is preferred over nifedipine for treating hypertensive patients long term because of its much longer plasma half-life.

Angiotensin receptor blockers are also effective at blocking bradykinin receptors.

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Exam 5: Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertension

Atherosclerosis is caused by plaque building up in a blood vessel and the vessel's loss of flexibility and flow capacity.

Angiotensin II causes a rapid decrease in blood volume and lowers blood pressure.

What happens as a consequence of taking the calcium channel blocker amlodipine?

Angiotensin converting enzyme can do which of the following?

In the heart, in what direction does blood flow?

Norepinephrine stimulates α\alphaα -1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction, and raising blood pressure.

What is angiotensin II?

Abnormal heart rhythms are called ________.

Athletes should avoid angiotensin receptor blockers because they inhibit lipolysis and cause fatigue.

ACE inhibitors decrease the production of angiotensin II and thereby cause a decrease in blood pressure.

How do calcium channel blockers work?

Angina results if blood flow to the heart is compromised and heart tissue lacks a sufficient source of oxygenated blood.

The actions of angiotensin II include which of the following?

Amlodipine is preferred over nifedipine for treating hypertensive patients long term because of its much longer plasma half-life.

Angiotensin receptor blockers are also effective at blocking bradykinin receptors.

Basic Pharmacology

Basics of Exercise Performance

Autonomic Pharmacology and Stress

Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Diuretics

Respiratory Agents

Sympathomimetics

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Lipid-Modifying Agents

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Drugs

Dietary Supplements

Caffeine

Ethanol, Nicotine, and Cannabis

Performance Enhancing Substances

Filters

Norepinephrine stimulates $\alpha$ -1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction, and raising blood pressure.