Cardiovascular Pharmacology Quizzes: Master Cardiovascular Drug Knowledge

Question 1

Which antihypertensive drug blocks the sodium-potassium pump in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Lisinopril

Answer

Digoxin

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action associated with antihypertensive drugs?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of cardiac output

Answer

Vasodilation

Answer

Diuretic action

Answer

Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Question 3

Which of the following antiarrhythmics is classified as a Class II agent?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Digoxin

Question 4

Which of the following diuretics is the first-line treatment for congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Spironolactone

Answer

Triamterene

Question 5

Which of the following adverse effects is commonly associated with beta-adrenoreceptor blockers?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

Tinnitus

Question 6

Which of the following is a mechanism of action for beta-adrenoreceptor blockers?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of sympathetic nerve activity

Answer

Inhibition of renin release

Answer

Blockade of sodium channels

Answer

Blockade of calcium channels

Question 7

What is the primary mechanism by which ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

Answer

Blocking angiotensin II receptors

Answer

Stimulating nitric oxide production

Answer

Reducing sympathetic nervous system activity

Question 8

Which antiarrhythmic drug acts by prolonging the cardiac action potential?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Quinidine

Answer

Procainamide

Answer

Lidocaine

Question 9

What is the main pharmacological effect of loop diuretics used in the management of heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting the sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle

Answer

Increasing water reabsorption in the proximal tubule

Answer

Increasing potassium excretion in the distal tubule

Answer

Stimulating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Question 10

What is a common adverse effect associated with nitrate use?

Accepted Answer

Headache

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Bronchospasm

Answer

Hypertension

Question 11

Which diuretic primarily inhibits sodium and chloride ion reabsorption in the loop of Henle?

Accepted Answer

Loop diuretics

Answer

Thiazides

Answer

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer

Potassium-sparing diuretics

Question 12

Which antiarrhythmic class is characterized by its ability to prolong the action potential duration, increase the refractory period, and slow conduction?

Accepted Answer

Class III

Answer

Class I

Answer

Class II

Answer

Class IV

Question 13

What is the primary mechanism of action for loop diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle

Answer

Inhibition of Na+/H+ exchanger in the proximal tubule

Answer

Activation of Na+/K+ ATPase in the collecting duct

Answer

Blockade of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels in the vascular smooth muscle

Question 14

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Diarrhea

Question 15

What is the primary indication for calcium channel blockers?

Accepted Answer

Angina

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Arrhythmias

Answer

Heart failure

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is a centrally-acting antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

Clonidine

Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Enalapril

Answer

Furosemide

Question 17

What is the therapeutic target for ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Angiotensin-converting enzyme

Answer

Renin

Answer

Aldosterone

Answer

Endothelin

Question 18

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of nitrates?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Angina

Answer

Heart failure

Answer

Hypertension

Question 19

What is the most common adverse effect associated with loop diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

Hyponatremia

Answer

Hypercalcemia

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is an example of a positive inotropic agent?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Furosemide

Question 21

Which of the following drugs blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Atenolol

Question 22

What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors in reducing blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), leading to reduced angiotensin II production.

Answer

Vasodilation through stimulation of nitric oxide.

Answer

Blockade of Angiotensin II receptors.

Answer

Reduction of heart rate through parasympathetic activation.

Question 23

Which of the following diuretics acts primarily on the loop of Henle, leading to increased sodium and water excretion?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Amiloride

Answer

Spironolactone

Question 24

In cases of severe, uncontrolled hypertension, which drug is commonly used as an emergency treatment to rapidly lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Nitroprusside

Answer

Captopril

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Propranolol

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with digoxin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Nausea and vomiting

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Bronchospasm

Question 26

Which of the following drugs acts by blocking calcium channels, leading to relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Verapamil

Answer

Propranolol

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Furosemide

Question 27

Which drug is commonly used to provide relief from the symptoms of angina pectoris?

Accepted Answer

Glyceryl trinitrate

Answer

Captopril

Answer

Amiodarone

Question 28

Which of the following drugs directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle, resulting in vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

Nitroprusside

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Enalapril

Answer

Amlodipine