Question 1

How is low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)administered?

Accepted Answer

A) Orally 
B) Subcutaneously 
C) Intravenously 
D) Intramuscularly 
A) Orally 
B) Subcutaneously 
C) Intravenously 
D) Intramuscularly

Question 2

_____ should not be given to persons taking potassium supplements because hyperkalemia will occur.

Accepted Answer

A) Thiazides 
B) b-Blockers 
C) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) 
D) Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) 
E) Calcium channel blockers 
A) Thiazides 
B) b-Blockers 
C) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) 
D) Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) 
E) Calcium channel blockers

Question 3

Which agent reduces serum cholesterol by increasing its utilization for bile acid synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Atorvastatin 
C) Gemfibrozil 
D) Cholestyramine 
E) Clopidogrel 
A) Niacin 
B) Atorvastatin 
C) Gemfibrozil 
D) Cholestyramine 
E) Clopidogrel

Question 4

Ivabradine (Corlanor)acts by inhibiting an ion channel in the

Accepted Answer

A) bundle of His. 
B) sinoatrial node. 
C) Purkinje fibers. 
D) right atrium. 
E) left atrium. 
A) bundle of His. 
B) sinoatrial node. 
C) Purkinje fibers. 
D) right atrium. 
E) left atrium.

Question 5

Which of the following antihyperlipidemic agents can promote gallstone formation?

Accepted Answer

A) HGM CoA reductase inhibitors 
B) Niacin 
C) Cholestyramine 
D) Gemfibrozil 
A) HGM CoA reductase inhibitors 
B) Niacin 
C) Cholestyramine 
D) Gemfibrozil

Question 6

A key side effect that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)have that angiotensin receptor blockers do not have is nonproductive cough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can decrease fasting triglyceride concentrations by

Accepted Answer

A) 5% to 10%. 
B) 10% to 20%. 
C) 20% to 50%. 
D) 50% to 70%. 
A) 5% to 10%. 
B) 10% to 20%. 
C) 20% to 50%. 
D) 50% to 70%.

Question 8

In a normally functioning heart,the bundle of His receives its electrical input from the

Accepted Answer

A) Purkinje fibers. 
B) atrioventricular (AV)node. 
C) sinoatrial (S
A) node. 
D) cardiac muscle. 
A) Purkinje fibers. 
B) atrioventricular (AV)node. 
C) sinoatrial (S
A) node. 
D) cardiac muscle.

Question 9

Eating bananas when taking thiazide diuretics will

Accepted Answer

A) deplete calcium. 
B) prevent diuresis. 
C) replenish potassium. 
D) inhibit the drug's metabolism. 
A) deplete calcium. 
B) prevent diuresis. 
C) replenish potassium. 
D) inhibit the drug's metabolism.

Question 10

The most current recommendations by the American Heart Association are a blood pressure goal of less than _____ mm Hg for all people with diagnosed hypertension.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) 120/80 
B) 130/80 
C) 140/90 
D) 150/90 
A) 120/80 
B) 130/80 
C) 140/90 
D) 150/90

Question 11

Which of the following agents has the most serious drug interaction with warfarin?

Accepted Answer

A) Omeprazole 
B) Aspirin 
C) Digitalis 
D) Lomotil 
A) Omeprazole 
B) Aspirin 
C) Digitalis 
D) Lomotil

Question 12

Which agent is most likely to cause xerostomia?

Accepted Answer

A) Losartan 
B) Clonidine 
C) Enalapril 
D) Atenolol 
A) Losartan 
B) Clonidine 
C) Enalapril 
D) Atenolol

Question 13

Most dental procedures do not require a change in the dose of warfarin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the _____ tablet of sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG)does not stop the anginal attack,the patient should be taken to the emergency room.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
E) fifth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
E) fifth

Question 15

Severe hypotension and reflex tachycardia are caused by combination of sympathomimetics,such as epinephrine,with which antihypertensive agent class?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium channel blockers 
B) A₁-Adrenergic blocking agents 
C) Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) 
D) Potassium-sparing diuretics 
A) Calcium channel blockers 
B) A₁-Adrenergic blocking agents 
C) Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) 
D) Potassium-sparing diuretics

Question 16

Which of the following choices are effects of digoxin on the heart?

Accepted Answer

A) Digoxin accelerates atrioventricular (AV)conduction. 
B) Digoxin prolongs the refractory period of the atrioventricular (AV)node. 
C) Digoxin increases the rate of the sinoatrial (S
A) node. 
D) Both A and B are effects. 
E) Both B and C are effects. 
A) Digoxin accelerates atrioventricular (AV)conduction. 
B) Digoxin prolongs the refractory period of the atrioventricular (AV)node. 
C) Digoxin increases the rate of the sinoatrial (S
A) node. 
D) Both A and B are effects. 
E) Both B and C are effects.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true concerning hyperlipidemia and cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperlipidemia includes elevations in cholesterol or triglycerides and is associated with the development of arteriosclerosis. 
B) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)is good cholesterol. 
C) Foam cells become filled with lipid. 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
E) Both B and C are correct. 
A) Hyperlipidemia includes elevations in cholesterol or triglycerides and is associated with the development of arteriosclerosis. 
B) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)is good cholesterol. 
C) Foam cells become filled with lipid. 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
E) Both B and C are correct.

Question 18

GoNitro is administered to the patient as a

Accepted Answer

A) tablet. 
B) spray. 
C) powder. 
D) injection. 
A) tablet. 
B) spray. 
C) powder. 
D) injection.

Question 19

Hypersalivation is a sign of toxicity for which of the following agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Clonidine 
B) Digoxin 
C) Enalapril 
D) Hydrochlorothiazide 
E) Nifedipine 
A) Clonidine 
B) Digoxin 
C) Enalapril 
D) Hydrochlorothiazide 
E) Nifedipine

Question 20

Which agent is contraindicated in pregnant women due to the risk of teratogenicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Methyldopa 
B) Labetalol 
C) Captopril 
D) Nifedipine 
A) Methyldopa 
B) Labetalol 
C) Captopril 
D) Nifedipine

Exam 12: Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

How is low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)administered?

_____ should not be given to persons taking potassium supplements because hyperkalemia will occur.

Which agent reduces serum cholesterol by increasing its utilization for bile acid synthesis?

Ivabradine (Corlanor)acts by inhibiting an ion channel in the

Which of the following antihyperlipidemic agents can promote gallstone formation?

A key side effect that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)have that angiotensin receptor blockers do not have is nonproductive cough.

Long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can decrease fasting triglyceride concentrations by

In a normally functioning heart,the bundle of His receives its electrical input from the

Eating bananas when taking thiazide diuretics will

The most current recommendations by the American Heart Association are a blood pressure goal of less than _____ mm Hg for all people with diagnosed hypertension.(Select all that apply. )

Which of the following agents has the most serious drug interaction with warfarin?

Which agent is most likely to cause xerostomia?

Most dental procedures do not require a change in the dose of warfarin.

If the _____ tablet of sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG)does not stop the anginal attack,the patient should be taken to the emergency room.

Severe hypotension and reflex tachycardia are caused by combination of sympathomimetics,such as epinephrine,with which antihypertensive agent class?

Which of the following choices are effects of digoxin on the heart?

Which of the following statements is true concerning hyperlipidemia and cholesterol?

GoNitro is administered to the patient as a

Hypersalivation is a sign of toxicity for which of the following agents?

Which agent is contraindicated in pregnant women due to the risk of teratogenicity?

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