Question 1

The cardiac glycoside digoxin is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  digitalis. 
B)  ACE. 
C)  carvedilol. 
D)  captopril. 
A)  digitalis. 
B)  ACE. 
C)  carvedilol. 
D)  captopril. A

Question 2

Which two factors can be the root cause of angina pectoris?

Accepted Answer

A) Vasospasm and atherosclerotic plaque 
B) Vasodilation and atherosclerotic plaque 
C) Vasospasm and hypolipidaemia 
D) Vasodilation and hypolipidaemia 
A) Vasospasm and atherosclerotic plaque 
B) Vasodilation and atherosclerotic plaque 
C) Vasospasm and hypolipidaemia 
D) Vasodilation and hypolipidaemia A

Question 3

To avoid tolerance associated with continuous use of nitrate patches,the patient should be advised to:

Accepted Answer

A)  only apply the patches in the morning and evening. 
B)  only apply the patches when the angina symptoms become apparent. 
C)  have a nitrate-free period from the patches for about 12 hours each day. 
D)  only apply the patches at bedtime. 
A)  only apply the patches in the morning and evening. 
B)  only apply the patches when the angina symptoms become apparent. 
C)  have a nitrate-free period from the patches for about 12 hours each day. 
D)  only apply the patches at bedtime. C

Question 4

In the treatment of erectile dysfunction,phosphodiesterase inhibitors:

Accepted Answer

A)  act to trigger the release of nitric oxide. 
B)  are used when the cause is psychological. 
C)  may interact negatively with organic nitrate therapy. 
D)  must be administered directly into the penis. 
A)  act to trigger the release of nitric oxide. 
B)  are used when the cause is psychological. 
C)  may interact negatively with organic nitrate therapy. 
D)  must be administered directly into the penis.

Question 5

The form of angina pectoris that is associated with coronary vasospasm is called ________ angina.

Accepted Answer

A)  variant 
B)  exertional 
C)  classic 
D)  stable 
A)  variant 
B)  exertional 
C)  classic 
D)  stable

Question 6

Which of the following nitrate formulations is not used to prevent angina symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral isosorbide dinitrate controlled-release tablets 
B)  Oral isosorbide mononitrate controlled-release tablets 
C)  Transdermal glyceryl trinitrate 
D)  Sublingual isosorbide dinitrate 
A)  Oral isosorbide dinitrate controlled-release tablets 
B)  Oral isosorbide mononitrate controlled-release tablets 
C)  Transdermal glyceryl trinitrate 
D)  Sublingual isosorbide dinitrate

Question 7

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is used widely in the management of angina. 
B)  is relatively selective for cerebral blood vessels. 
C)  increases cardiac workload. 
D)  is most beneficial when it is administered prophylactically. 
A)  is used widely in the management of angina. 
B)  is relatively selective for cerebral blood vessels. 
C)  increases cardiac workload. 
D)  is most beneficial when it is administered prophylactically.

Exam 46: Medicines Used to Promote Tissue Perfusion

The cardiac glycoside digoxin is also known as:

Which two factors can be the root cause of angina pectoris?

To avoid tolerance associated with continuous use of nitrate patches,the patient should be advised to:

In the treatment of erectile dysfunction,phosphodiesterase inhibitors:

The form of angina pectoris that is associated with coronary vasospasm is called ________ angina.

Which of the following nitrate formulations is not used to prevent angina symptoms?

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that:

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the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Professionals in Medicine Adherence, Education and Advocacy

the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Professionals in Medicine Management

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the Clinical Decision-making Process

Medicine Administration Strategies and Documentation

Medication Errors

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Risk Communication: Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Drug Treatment

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Genetic Considerations in Pharmacology

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the Management of Acute Clinical Overdose

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Nitric Oxide and the Endothelins

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Topic: Medicines Used to Treat Heart Failure

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Introduction to Chemotherapy

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