Question 1

Nebivolol is a newer beta-blocker that also does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreases cholinergic activity
B)   Increases nitric oxide (NO)  activity
C)   Significantly enhances the activity of certain diuretics
D)   Increases blood volume
E)   Affects alpha receptors B

Question 2

Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful vasoconstrictor and can increase blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Long-term, regular exercise leads to a relative decrease in catecholamine output at comparable exercise levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Beta-blockers are ergolytic, and no advantage is gained from their use in certain types of competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All hypertensives should refrain from weight lifting because extremely high blood pressures occur during maximal lifts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When the resting heart rate is too slow and the individual becomes uncomfortable, the condition is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the resting heart rate is too...

Question 7

Hypertension affects how much of the population worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A)   Less than 5%
B)   5-10%
C)   10-15%
D)   Up to 25%
E)   More than 50%

Question 8

Cells that are active in fat storage and fat metabolism are called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cells that are active in fat storage...

Question 9

Untreated hypertension can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Coronary and peripheral artery diseases
B)   Myocardial infarct
C)   Asthma
D)   Chronic renal failure
E)   Left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 10

How do cardioselective beta-blockers get their name?

Accepted Answer

A)   They only affect the heart.
B)   Heart tissue has special enzymes that activate these drugs.
C)   These drugs prefer β-1 receptors, and heart tissue has mostly β-1 receptors.
D)   β-1 receptors elsewhere in the body do not respond.
E)   β-2 receptors show decreased responsiveness.

Question 11

The primary cause of the vast majority of cases of hypertension is unclear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For most individuals with hypertension, regular exercise causes significant lower blood pressure and eliminates the need for drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Exercise does not generally override the effects of beta-blockers on the heart in hypertensive patients or patients with arrhythmias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A single episode of aerobic exercise decreases blood pressure during the post-exercise period, a phenomenon called post-exercise hypotension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because of their effect on metabolism, beta-blockers are a good choice for people with type-II diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Nebivolol is a newer beta-blocker that also does which of the following?

Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful vasoconstrictor and can increase blood pressure.

Long-term, regular exercise leads to a relative decrease in catecholamine output at comparable exercise levels.

Beta-blockers are ergolytic, and no advantage is gained from their use in certain types of competition.

All hypertensives should refrain from weight lifting because extremely high blood pressures occur during maximal lifts.

When the resting heart rate is too slow and the individual becomes uncomfortable, the condition is called _______.

Hypertension affects how much of the population worldwide?

Cells that are active in fat storage and fat metabolism are called _______.

Untreated hypertension can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

How do cardioselective beta-blockers get their name?

The primary cause of the vast majority of cases of hypertension is unclear.

For most individuals with hypertension, regular exercise causes significant lower blood pressure and eliminates the need for drugs.

Exercise does not generally override the effects of beta-blockers on the heart in hypertensive patients or patients with arrhythmias.

A single episode of aerobic exercise decreases blood pressure during the post-exercise period, a phenomenon called post-exercise hypotension.

Because of their effect on metabolism, beta-blockers are a good choice for people with type-II diabetes and metabolic syndrome.