Question 1

The oldest class of drugs used for heart failure is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) b-adrenergic blockers 
B) cardiac glycosides 
C) diuretics 
D) anticoagulants 
A) b-adrenergic blockers 
B) cardiac glycosides 
C) diuretics 
D) anticoagulants B

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
-Furosemide

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker 
A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker A

Question 3

The mechanism of action for beta blockers used in the treatment of heart failure is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) block excess sympathetic stimulation induced by heart failure 
B) block excess parasympathetic stimulation induced by hypertension 
C) elevate peripheral arterial resistance 
D) increase left ventricular hypertrophy 
A) block excess sympathetic stimulation induced by heart failure 
B) block excess parasympathetic stimulation induced by hypertension 
C) elevate peripheral arterial resistance 
D) increase left ventricular hypertrophy A

Question 4

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)may be used in the treatment of ______ heart failure because they lower blood pressure and treat ischemia.

Accepted Answer

A) systolic 
B) left-sided 
C) diastolic 
D) atrial heart failure 
A) systolic 
B) left-sided 
C) diastolic 
D) atrial heart failure

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
-Metoprolol

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker 
A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker

Question 6

Which of the following would be prescribed to treat volume overload in heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiac glycosides 
B) Diuretics 
C) b-agonists 
D) a-agonists 
A) Cardiac glycosides 
B) Diuretics 
C) b-agonists 
D) a-agonists

Question 7

Digoxin should be administered along with what other types of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiac glycosides 
B) NSAIDs 
C) Alpha blockers 
D) ACE inhibitors 
A) Cardiac glycosides 
B) NSAIDs 
C) Alpha blockers 
D) ACE inhibitors

Question 8

If hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed with digoxin for heart failure,which of the following may occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hypernatremia 
C) Hypokalemia 
D) Hypocalcemia 
A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hypernatremia 
C) Hypokalemia 
D) Hypocalcemia

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
-Enalapril

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker 
A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker

Question 10

One compensatory mechanism for heart failure is the release of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) natriuretic peptide hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) dopamine 
D) renin-aldosterone-angiotensin deactivation enzymes 
A) natriuretic peptide hormone 
B) cortisol 
C) dopamine 
D) renin-aldosterone-angiotensin deactivation enzymes

Question 11

Which of the following would be prescribed when heart failure is linked to inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) Statins 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) Cardiac glycosides 
D) Alpha blockers 
A) Statins 
B) ACE inhibitors 
C) Cardiac glycosides 
D) Alpha blockers

Question 12

If the legs and ankles are swollen and a person feels fatigued,which side(s)of the heart is failing?

Accepted Answer

A) Left side 
B) Right side 
C) Atria 
D) Both sides 
A) Left side 
B) Right side 
C) Atria 
D) Both sides

Question 13

Why may furosemide lead to digoxin toxicity when prescribed together for heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A) Furosemide blocks the elimination of digoxin in that it allows for its resorption through the kidneys. 
B) Furosemide deactivates the enzymes necessary to metabolize digoxin,causing digoxin toxicity. 
C) Furosemide potentiates the effects of digoxin,leading to toxicity. 
D) Decreased potassium levels can lead to arrhythmias,increasing the effects of digoxin. 
A) Furosemide blocks the elimination of digoxin in that it allows for its resorption through the kidneys. 
B) Furosemide deactivates the enzymes necessary to metabolize digoxin,causing digoxin toxicity. 
C) Furosemide potentiates the effects of digoxin,leading to toxicity. 
D) Decreased potassium levels can lead to arrhythmias,increasing the effects of digoxin.

Question 14

What part(s)of the heart does heart failure affect?

Accepted Answer

A) Left side of the heart only 
B) Right side of the heart only 
C) Atria only 
D) Both sides of the heart 
A) Left side of the heart only 
B) Right side of the heart only 
C) Atria only 
D) Both sides of the heart

Question 15

Which of the following drugs can worsen edema and interfere with the effect of drugs used to treat heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A) Ibuprofen 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Carisoprodol 
D) Oral contraceptives 
A) Ibuprofen 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Carisoprodol 
D) Oral contraceptives

Question 16

Digoxin works by doing all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing cardiac output 
B) decreasing compensatory sympathetic activity 
C) increasing potassium 
D) slowing the heart rate 
A) increasing cardiac output 
B) decreasing compensatory sympathetic activity 
C) increasing potassium 
D) slowing the heart rate

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
-Nifedipine

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker 
A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
-Digoxin

Accepted Answer

A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker 
A) Diuretic 
B) Cardiac glycoside 
C) ACE inhibitor 
D) CCB 
E) Beta blocker

Question 19

From which plant is digitalis derived?

Accepted Answer

A) Foxglove 
B) Yew tree 
C) Milk thistle 
D) Cinchona bark 
A) Foxglove 
B) Yew tree 
C) Milk thistle 
D) Cinchona bark

Question 20

What is the effect on the heart when cardiac glycosides are administered?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive chronotropic effect on the heart,increasing the force of contraction 
B) Negative dromotropic effect on the heart,decreasing the force of contraction 
C) Negative inotropic effect on the heart,decreasing the force of contraction 
D) Positive inotropic effect on the heart,increasing the force of contraction 
A) Positive chronotropic effect on the heart,increasing the force of contraction 
B) Negative dromotropic effect on the heart,decreasing the force of contraction 
C) Negative inotropic effect on the heart,decreasing the force of contraction 
D) Positive inotropic effect on the heart,increasing the force of contraction

Exam 23: Treatment of Heart Failure

The oldest class of drugs used for heart failure is _____.

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their drug classes. -Furosemide

The mechanism of action for beta blockers used in the treatment of heart failure is to _____.

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)may be used in the treatment of ______ heart failure because they lower blood pressure and treat ischemia.

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their drug classes. -Metoprolol

Which of the following would be prescribed to treat volume overload in heart failure?

Digoxin should be administered along with what other types of drugs?

If hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed with digoxin for heart failure,which of the following may occur?

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their drug classes. -Enalapril

One compensatory mechanism for heart failure is the release of _____.

Which of the following would be prescribed when heart failure is linked to inflammation?

If the legs and ankles are swollen and a person feels fatigued,which side(s)of the heart is failing?

Why may furosemide lead to digoxin toxicity when prescribed together for heart failure?

What part(s)of the heart does heart failure affect?

Which of the following drugs can worsen edema and interfere with the effect of drugs used to treat heart failure?

Digoxin works by doing all of the following except _____.

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their drug classes. -Nifedipine

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their drug classes. -Digoxin

From which plant is digitalis derived?

What is the effect on the heart when cardiac glycosides are administered?

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