PTCE Practice Questions Chapter 10 & 11

Which medication is classified as an ACE inhibitor?

Lisinopril

Which medication has the brand name Prinivil?

Lisinopril

Which drug stem is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?

-pril

Which drug stem is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors?

-pril

Which medication is classified as an ARB?

Losartan

Which medication has the brand name Diovan?

Valsartan

Which drug stem is associated with ARBs?

-sartan

Which medication is classified as a beta blocker?

Atenolol

Which beta blocker has the brand name Tenormin?

Atenolol

Which medication is classified as an alpha/beta-adrenergic blocker?

Carvedilol

Which medication has the brand name Coreg?

Carvedilol

Which medication is commonly used for acute angina relief?

Nitroglycerin

A patient taking nitroglycerin should avoid which medication class due to the risk of severe hypotension?

PDE-5 Inhibitors

Which medication is a calcium channel blocker?

Amoldipine

Which drug stem is commonly associated with many calcium channel blockers?

-dipine

Which medication is classified as a Class III antiarrhythmic?

Amiodarone

Which antiarrhythmic carries boxed warnings for pulmonary toxicity and liver toxicity?

Amiodarone

Which medication is classified as a cardiac glycoside?

Digoxin

Which medication is considered a narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drug?

Digoxin

Hypokalemia increases the risk of toxicity with which medication?

DigoxinA pa

A patient reports seeing yellow-green halos around lights. Which medications is most likely responsible?

Digoxin

Which medication combination is marketed as Entresto?

Sacubitril/Valsartan

Entresto is classified as a

ARNI

How long should a patient wait after stopping an ACE inhibitor before starting Entresto?

36 hours

Which medication carries a boxed warning for fetal toxicity?

ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Which medication is classified as an anticoagulant?

Warfarin

Which anticoagulant requires PT/INR monitoring?

Warfarin

Which laboratory value is commonly monitored with heparin therapy?

aPTT

Which medication has the brand name Lovenox?

Enoxaparin

Which medication is classified as a Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)

Apixaban

Which drug stem is associated with many Direct Oral Anticoagulants?

-saban

Which medication is classified as an antiplatelet agent?

Clopidogrel

Which antiplatelet medication has the brand name Plavix?

Clopidogrel

Which medication is classified as a fibrinolytic (“clot buster”)?

Alteplase

Which medication has the brand name Activase?

Alteplase

Which medication combination is used for stroke prevention?

Aspirin/Dipyridamole

Which medication has the brand name Aggrenox?

Aspirin/Dipyridamole

Which medication is classified as a statin?

Atorvastatin

Which serious adverse effect is associated with statin therapy?

Rhabdomyolysis

Which statin is often administered in the evening because cholesterol production is highest overnight?

Simvastatin

Which cardiovascular medication requires monitoring for signs of angioedema?

ACE inhibitors

A patient is using albuterol PRN and is prescribed budesonide. Is this appropiate?

Yes, different mechanisms (rescue + maintenance)

A patient is prescribed ipratropium and tiotropium. What is the concern?

Duplicate anticholinergic therapy

Can albuterol be used with ipratropium?

Yes, commonly combined for COPD

A patient taking Symbicort should avoid using it for:

Acute asthma attack

A patient with urinary retention should use caution with:

Ipratropium

Which combination increases risk of asthma-related death?

LABA alone

A patient taking albuterol frequently (every hour) is at risk for:

Tolerance and decreased effect

Which combination is appropriate for COPD maintenance?

LABA + LAMA

A patient with milk protein allergy should avoid:

Breo Ellipta

Which medication pairing may increase dry mouth and urinary retention?

Ipratropium + tiotropium

A patient is prescribed benzonatate and codeine/guaifenesin together. What is the concern?

Excess cough suppression & CNS depression

Which drug should NOT be used in patients with acute asthma attacks?

Symbicort

A patient using fluticasone reports a sore throat and white patches. What is the cause?

Oral candidiasis from ICS

Which combination is considered duplicate therapy?

Albuterol and levalbuterol

Which condition requires caution when using albuterol?

Hypertension

A patient is taking varenicline should be monitored for:

Neuropsychiatric symptoms

A patient with narrow-angle glaucoma should use caution with:

Umeclidinium

Which pair is most appropriate for allergic rhinitis + asthma

Montelukast and ICS

A patient using multiple inhaled corticosteroids is at risk for:

Increased oral thrush

Which combination increases sedation and dizziness risk?

Codeine and promethazine

Which drug is an ACE inhibitor?

Lisinopril