Question 1

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

Accepted Answer

A) Endocarcium 
B) Epicardium 
C) Myocardium 
D) Pericardium 
A) Endocarcium 
B) Epicardium 
C) Myocardium 
D) Pericardium D

Question 2

High blood pressure can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased peripheral resistance 
B) Vasodilation 
C) Excess angiotensin II 
D) A and C 
A) Increased peripheral resistance 
B) Vasodilation 
C) Excess angiotensin II 
D) A and C D

Question 3

Which of the following is(are) the most widely used agent(s) for the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

A) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors 
B) Niacin 
C) Bile acid sequestrants 
D) B and C 
A) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors 
B) Niacin 
C) Bile acid sequestrants 
D) B and C A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a statin?

Accepted Answer

A) Zocor 
B) Pravachol 
C) Zetia 
D) Lipitor 
A) Zocor 
B) Pravachol 
C) Zetia 
D) Lipitor

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Decongestants 
B) Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C) Antihistamines 
D) All of the above 
A) Decongestants 
B) Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C) Antihistamines 
D) All of the above

Question 6

One annoying side effect of some niacin formulations is:

Accepted Answer

A) Cramping 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Flushing 
D) Excessive urination 
A) Cramping 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Flushing 
D) Excessive urination

Question 7

Which formulation of NTG would not be appropriate for the treatment of an acute angina attack?

Accepted Answer

A) Translingual spray 
B) Sublingual tablets 
C) Transdermal patch 
D) Solution for injection 
A) Translingual spray 
B) Sublingual tablets 
C) Transdermal patch 
D) Solution for injection

Question 8

The most prescribed antianginal agent is:

Accepted Answer

A) Nitroglycerin (NTG) 
B) Digoxin 
C) Furosemide 
D) Diltiazem 
A) Nitroglycerin (NTG) 
B) Digoxin 
C) Furosemide 
D) Diltiazem

Question 9

Which agent primarily increases HDL cholesterol levels and lowers triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Simvastatin 
B) Gemfibrozil 
C) Pravastatin 
D) Cholestyramine 
A) Simvastatin 
B) Gemfibrozil 
C) Pravastatin 
D) Cholestyramine

Question 10

Angina (chest pain) is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of blood flow to the brain 
B) Lack of blood flow to the coronary muscle 
C) Low iron levels 
D) A and B 
A) Lack of blood flow to the brain 
B) Lack of blood flow to the coronary muscle 
C) Low iron levels 
D) A and B

Question 11

The vessel(s) responsible for supplying oxygen to the heart muscle is(are) called:

Accepted Answer

A) Aorta 
B) Coronary arteries 
C) Pulmonary arteries 
D) Vena cavae 
A) Aorta 
B) Coronary arteries 
C) Pulmonary arteries 
D) Vena cavae

Question 12

Which medication binds to bile acids in the GI tract, preventing their reabsorption to lower cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Questran 
B) Niacin 
C) Mevacor 
D) Lopid 
A) Questran 
B) Niacin 
C) Mevacor 
D) Lopid

Question 13

Which of the following is not a form of angina?

Accepted Answer

A) Variant 
B) Respiratory 
C) Classic 
D) Unstable 
A) Variant 
B) Respiratory 
C) Classic 
D) Unstable

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney 
B) Liver 
C) Lungs 
D) Pancreas 
A) Kidney 
B) Liver 
C) Lungs 
D) Pancreas

Question 15

Requirements for dispensing NTG sublingual (NTG SL) tablets include:

Accepted Answer

A) Placing the label on the original container to dispense 
B) Protecting the tablets from heat and light 
C) Placing the original container inside a plastic prescription vial, without a safety cap, and labeling this vial 
D) B and C 
A) Placing the label on the original container to dispense 
B) Protecting the tablets from heat and light 
C) Placing the original container inside a plastic prescription vial, without a safety cap, and labeling this vial 
D) B and C

Question 16

The initial drug treatment for hypertension is typically a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Thiazide diuretic 
B) Beta-blocker 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) ARB 
A) Thiazide diuretic 
B) Beta-blocker 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) ARB

Question 17

Which one of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for heart failure (HF)?

Accepted Answer

A) Lanoxin 
B) Lipitor 
C) Zebeta 
D) aspirin 
A) Lanoxin 
B) Lipitor 
C) Zebeta 
D) aspirin

Question 18

The only artery(ies) that carry(ies) deoxygenated blood is(are) the:

Accepted Answer

A) Aorta 
B) Coronary arteries 
C) Pulmonary arteries 
D) Carotid arteries 
A) Aorta 
B) Coronary arteries 
C) Pulmonary arteries 
D) Carotid arteries

Question 19

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning NTG ointment?

Accepted Answer

A) NTG ointment is available in 1-, 30-, and 60-g sizes. 
B) Doses are measured in   - to 2-inch segments, similar to toothpaste. 
C) NTG ointment is placed on the chest. 
D) All of the above are true statements. 
A) NTG ointment is available in 1-, 30-, and 60-g sizes. 
B) Doses are measured in   - to 2-inch segments, similar to toothpaste. 
C) NTG ointment is placed on the chest. 
D) All of the above are true statements.

Question 20

One benefit of selective beta-1 blockers over nonselective beta-blockers is:

Accepted Answer

A) Selective beta-1 blockers decrease blood pressure. 
B) Selective beta-1 blockers constrict the bronchi. 
C) Selective beta-1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma. 
D) Both B and C are benefits of selective beta-1 blockers. 
A) Selective beta-1 blockers decrease blood pressure. 
B) Selective beta-1 blockers constrict the bronchi. 
C) Selective beta-1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma. 
D) Both B and C are benefits of selective beta-1 blockers.

Exam 18: Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

High blood pressure can be caused by:

Which of the following is(are) the most widely used agent(s) for the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Which of the following is not a statin?

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

One annoying side effect of some niacin formulations is:

Which formulation of NTG would not be appropriate for the treatment of an acute angina attack?

The most prescribed antianginal agent is:

Which agent primarily increases HDL cholesterol levels and lowers triglyceride levels?

Angina (chest pain) is caused by:

The vessel(s) responsible for supplying oxygen to the heart muscle is(are) called:

Which medication binds to bile acids in the GI tract, preventing their reabsorption to lower cholesterol levels?

Which of the following is not a form of angina?

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

Requirements for dispensing NTG sublingual (NTG SL) tablets include:

The initial drug treatment for hypertension is typically a(n):

Which one of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for heart failure (HF)?

The only artery(ies) that carry(ies) deoxygenated blood is(are) the:

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning NTG ointment?

One benefit of selective beta-1 blockers over nonselective beta-blockers is:

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