Cardiovascular Agents: Master Heart and Blood Vessel Medications

Question 1

What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

Answer

Inhibit norepinephrine reuptake

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Block alpha-1 adrenergic receptors

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Stimulate prostacyclin release

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a class of cardiovascular agents?

Accepted Answer

Antivirals

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Antihypertensives

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Antiarrhythmics

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Anticoagulants

Question 3

Which mechanism of action is characteristic of ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme

Answer

Blockade of angiotensin II receptors

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Activation of sympathetic nervous system

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Blocking of calcium channels

Question 4

Which of the following drugs is a beta-blocker commonly used in the treatment of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Digoxin

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Warfarin

Question 5

Which of the following statements about calcium channel blockers is true?

Accepted Answer

They can be used to treat both angina and hypertension

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They work by blocking sodium channels

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They are contraindicated in patients with heart failure

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They are not effective in treating arrhythmias

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the use of digoxin in heart failure is true?

Accepted Answer

It is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment

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It is used to increase the heart rate

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It is effective in all types of heart failure

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It has no adverse effects

Question 7

Which class of antihypertensive drugs is primarily known for inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Diuretics

Question 8

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with β-blockers?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

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Hypertension

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Tachycardia

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Hypotension

Question 9

Which class of drugs is primarily used to manage heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?

Accepted Answer

Inotropes

Answer

Statins

Answer

Anticoagulants

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Antiarrhythmics

Question 10

What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting tubular sodium reabsorption

Answer

Increasing glomerular filtration rate

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Decreasing renal blood flow

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Increasing urine output

Question 11

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of calcium channel blockers?

Accepted Answer

Severe aortic stenosis

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Bradycardia

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Hypertension

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Tachycardia

Question 12

What is the primary effect of nitrates?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation of coronary arteries

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Vasodilation of peripheral arteries

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Inhibition of platelet aggregation

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Reduction of heart rate

Question 13

What is the primary goal of antiplatelet therapy?

Accepted Answer

Preventing platelet aggregation

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Dissolving existing clots

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Reducing clot formation

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Breaking up fibrin strands

Question 14

Which of the following is a commonly used class of calcium channel blockers for hypertension and angina?

Accepted Answer

Dihydropyridines

Answer

Phenylalkylamines

Answer

Sodium channel blockers

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Question 15

Which mechanism of action is primarily responsible for the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Blocking the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

Answer

Blocking the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

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Increasing vasodilation

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Reducing heart rate

Question 16

Which drug is used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation by selectively inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Atenolol

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Amlodipine

Answer

Furosemide

Question 17

Which of the following is not an indication for diuretic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Hyperlipidemia

Answer

Hypertension

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Heart failure

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Edema

Question 18

Which factor is crucial in determining the effectiveness of oral anticoagulants in preventing blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Plasma protein binding

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Molecular weight

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Volume of distribution

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Hepatic metabolism

Question 19

Identify the type of receptor targeted by statins to lower cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

LDL receptors

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G-protein coupled receptors

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Ion channels

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Kinase enzymes

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential complication associated with prolonged aspirin use?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal bleeding

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Hepatotoxicity

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Nephrotoxicity

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Cardiotoxicity

Question 21

Which mechanism of action underlies the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of platelet aggregation

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Prevention of thrombin formation

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Enhancement of fibrinolysis

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Vasodilation

Question 22

Which class of antihypertensive medications primarily acts by reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Alpha-blockers

Answer

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Answer

Diuretics