CW104: Unit 4 Quiz (Cardiovascular System)

The common generic ending -pril is associated with:

ACE inhibitors

The most prescribed antianginal agent is:

Nitroglycerin (NTG)

A frequent, annoying side effect of ACE inhibitors that causes some users to switch to a different antihypertensive medication is:

Dry, hacking cough

Which medication binds to bile acids in the GI tract, preventing their reabsorption to lower cholesterol levels?

Questran

Treatment for hypotension could include:

Fludrocortisone to increase blood volume

Increased water intake

Midodrine to increase vasoconstriction

Beta-blockers share which one of the following endings?

-lol

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Diuretics

Which one of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for heart failure (HF)?

Lanoxin

One annoying side effect of some niacin formulations is:

Flushing

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

Lopressor

Which of the following is not a form of angina?

Respiratory

Respiratory

Dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Are used to treat angina.

Reduce the workload of the heart.

What medication is used to treat an overdose of Lanoxin?

DigiFab (digibind)

The overuse of statins may be toxic to which body organ?

Liver

Patients with hypertension should be aware of which of the following OTC products that could elevate their blood pressure?

Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Antihistamines

Decongestants