Question 1

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretics 
B) Bile acid sequestrants 
C) Fibrates 
D) Statins 
A) Diuretics 
B) Bile acid sequestrants 
C) Fibrates 
D) Statins

Question 2

Blood pressure:

Accepted Answer

A) Is the force exerted by the blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels. 
B) Is recorded as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. 
C) Measures the pressure of contraction and the pressure of relaxation. 
D) All of the above are characteristics of blood pressure. 
A) Is the force exerted by the blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels. 
B) Is recorded as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. 
C) Measures the pressure of contraction and the pressure of relaxation. 
D) All of the above are characteristics of blood pressure.

Question 3

The difference between ACE inhibitors and ARBs is:

Accepted Answer

A) Only ACE inhibitors are used for hypertension. 
B) ACE inhibitors stop the production of angiotensin II, and ARBs inhibit the effects of angiotensin II. 
C) Only ARBS are used for hypertension. 
D) None of the above answers apply. 
A) Only ACE inhibitors are used for hypertension. 
B) ACE inhibitors stop the production of angiotensin II, and ARBs inhibit the effects of angiotensin II. 
C) Only ARBS are used for hypertension. 
D) None of the above answers apply.

Question 4

The common generic ending -pril is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) ACE inhibitors 
B) ARBs 
C) Beta-blockers 
D) Calcium channel blockers 
A) ACE inhibitors 
B) ARBs 
C) Beta-blockers 
D) Calcium channel blockers

Question 5

What medication is used to treat an overdose of Lanoxin?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin K 
B) Digibind 
C) Acetadote 
D) Protamine sulfate 
A) Vitamin K 
B) Digibind 
C) Acetadote 
D) Protamine sulfate

Question 6

Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are:

Accepted Answer

A) Used as bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached. 
B) Subcutaneously administered. 
C) Used only in hospitals. 
D) A and B are characteristics of LMWHs. 
A) Used as bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached. 
B) Subcutaneously administered. 
C) Used only in hospitals. 
D) A and B are characteristics of LMWHs.

Question 7

Beta-blockers share which one of the following endings?

Accepted Answer

A) -pam 
B) -pril 
C) -statin 
D) -lol 
A) -pam 
B) -pril 
C) -statin 
D) -lol

Question 8

Excessive salt intake can cause:

Accepted Answer

A) Edema 
B) Decreased blood pressure 
C) Dehydration 
D) B and C 
A) Edema 
B) Decreased blood pressure 
C) Dehydration 
D) B and C

Question 9

Treatment for hypotension could include:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased water intake 
B) Fludrocortisone to increase blood volume 
C) Midodrine to increase vasoconstriction 
D) All of the above 
A) Increased water intake 
B) Fludrocortisone to increase blood volume 
C) Midodrine to increase vasoconstriction 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Nitrates:

Accepted Answer

A) Dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle. 
B) Reduce the workload of the heart. 
C) Are used to treat angina. 
D) All of the above are true statements. 
A) Dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle. 
B) Reduce the workload of the heart. 
C) Are used to treat angina. 
D) All of the above are true statements.

Question 11

Atherosclerosis:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a thickening and hardening of artery walls. 
B) Involves a buildup of lipids and platelets in the arteries. 
C) Is a type of arteriosclerosis. 
D) All of the above are accurate descriptions of atherosclerosis. 
A) Is a thickening and hardening of artery walls. 
B) Involves a buildup of lipids and platelets in the arteries. 
C) Is a type of arteriosclerosis. 
D) All of the above are accurate descriptions of atherosclerosis.

Question 12

A myocardial infarction (MI) is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) High blood pressure 
B) Elevated heart rate 
C) Gas caught in the heart chambers 
D) Heart attack 
A) High blood pressure 
B) Elevated heart rate 
C) Gas caught in the heart chambers 
D) Heart attack

Question 13

Which of the following is(are) considered "good" cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C) Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
D) A and C 
A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C) Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
D) A and C

Question 14

Which of the following beta-blockers is nonselective?

Accepted Answer

A) Inderal 
B) Lopressor 
C) Atenolol 
D) All of the above 
A) Inderal 
B) Lopressor 
C) Atenolol 
D) All of the above

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Dry, hacking cough 
C) GI upset 
D) Nausea 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Dry, hacking cough 
C) GI upset 
D) Nausea

Question 16

A person with hypotension could experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Sweating 
B) Excitability 
C) Fainting upon standing 
D) All of the above 
A) Sweating 
B) Excitability 
C) Fainting upon standing 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?

Accepted Answer

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 out of the sunlight. 
D) Keep the medication in its original container. 
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 out of the sunlight. 
D) Keep the medication in its original container.

Question 18

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

Accepted Answer

A) Lipitor 
B) Lopressor 
C) Niaspan ER 
D) Questran 
A) Lipitor 
B) Lopressor 
C) Niaspan ER 
D) Questran

Exam 18: Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Blood pressure:

The difference between ACE inhibitors and ARBs is:

The common generic ending -pril is associated with:

What medication is used to treat an overdose of Lanoxin?

Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are:

Beta-blockers share which one of the following endings?

Excessive salt intake can cause:

Treatment for hypotension could include:

Nitrates:

Atherosclerosis:

A myocardial infarction (MI) is also known as:

Which of the following is(are) considered "good" cholesterol?

Which of the following beta-blockers is nonselective?

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

A person with hypotension could experience which of the following?

Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

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