Hydralazine

Hydralazine is the generic name for which brand-name drug? A. Apresoline B. Lasix C. Cardizem D. Coreg

A. Apresoline

Which of the following are FDA-approved indications for hydralazine? A. Seasonal allergies B. Hypertension C. GERD D. Migraine prevention

B. Hypertension

Which of the following describes available dosing and dosage forms for hydralazine? A. Oral tablets and IV injection B. Transdermal patch only C. Inhaler D. Subcutaneous implant

A. Oral tablets and IV injection

What is the mechanism of action of hydralazine? A. ACE inhibitor B. Beta blocker C. Direct arterial vasodilator D. Calcium channel blocker

C. Direct arterial vasodilator

Does hydralazine require dose adjustment in renal impairment? A. No adjustment ever needed B. Use caution; may require dose adjustment in severe renal impairment C. Contraindicated in CKD D. Must double the dose

B. Use caution; may require dose adjustment in severe renal impairment

Which of the following are contraindications to hydralazine? (Select ALL that apply) A. Coronary artery disease B. Mitral valvular rheumatic heart disease C. Hypersensitivity D. Controlled hypertension

A, B, C

Which counseling points are MOST appropriate for hydralazine? (Select ALL that apply) A. May cause headache B. May cause reflex tachycardia C. Take consistently D. Safe in lupus

A, B, C

Which boxed warning applies to hydralazine? A. Pregnancy B. QT prolongation C. Severe hepatotoxicity D. None

D. None