Exam 6: Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders

Niacin is popular for its ability to lower triglycerides,but its use is limited because many people suffer from which of the following side effects?

This drug can be used as a local anesthetic as well as for treating ventricular arrhythmias.

Which medication has a side effect profile that includes dry cough,hyperkalemia,and dizziness?

By blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,which of the following agents can be used to treat mild to moderate hypertension?

Statins are contraindicated in which of the following patients?

A patient who enters an emergency department with signs and symptoms of heart failure is likely to be given dobutamine,which is a(n):

Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs works by blocking sodium channels,thereby shortening phase 3 repolarization in ventricular muscle fibers?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)increase the circulating levels of which substance?

Because calcium channel blockers undergo significant first-pass metabolism,which of the following responses would you expect to occur in a patient with cirrhosis who is taking a calcium channel blocker?

Cilostazol has a similar method of action as sildenafil,but it acts on different receptors,which are affected by:

Treatments for digitalis toxicity include all of the following except:

Beta-adrenergic blockers are used in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF)because they reduce heart muscle oxygen demand by:

In addition to nausea,dizziness,and fatigue,what is another possible side effect of calcium channel blockers?

Quinidine is an example of what type of antiarrhythmic?

Patients who have asthma,diabetes,and peripheral vascular disease should use which of the following drugs?

Which of the following drugs may be added to the medication regimen of a patient who has left ventricular failure who remains symptomatic after treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and a diuretic?

Which of the following drugs causes the release of nitric oxide,which then acts to relax veins and arteries?

The mechanism of action of which drug reduces preload (through venodilation)and afterload (through arterial dilation),thus helping to treat both hypertension and congestive heart failure?

Which of the following drugs is effective in lowering a patient's low-density lipoproteins and triglycerides but may cause myalgia and should not be taken with grapefruit juice?

What is the drug type of choice for Prinzmetal angina,as well as for patients with chronic stable angina,hypertension,and supraventricular arrhythmias?