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What is the bioavailability of Isosorbide Mononitrate?
What is the main side effect of Amyl nitrate?
What is the way to avoid tolerance to nitrates?
What is the action of Nicorandil?
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What is the indication of nitrates in hypertensive emergencies?
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What is the contraindication of nitrates in patients taking?
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What is the primary cause of angina pectoris?
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Which of the following factors affects myocardial oxygen demand?
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What is the mechanism of action of organic nitrates in angina treatment?
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Which type of angina is associated with coronary artery spasm?
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What is the primary treatment for unstable angina?
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What is the name of the prototype of organic nitrates?
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What is the effect of high capacity organic nitrate reductase in the liver on the oral bioavailability of traditional oral organic nitrates?
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Why is the sublingual route preferred for achieving therapeutic blood levels of organic nitrates?
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What is the primary route of excretion of organic nitrate metabolites?
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What is the duration of action of sublingual nitroglycerin?
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Which of the following is NOT a preparation of nitroglycerin?
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What is the primary use of isosorbide dinitrate?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers?
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Which of the following calcium channel blockers has a greater ratio of vascular smooth muscle effects?
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What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on cardiac muscle?
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Which of the following is a pharmacokinetic characteristic of calcium channel blockers?
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What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on smooth muscle?
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Which of the following calcium channel blockers can be administered by the i.v. route?
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What is the effect of verapamil and diltiazem on AV conduction?
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What is the primary mechanism by which Ca+ channel blockers reduce angina pectoris?
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What is the effect of nifedipine on cardiac conduction and heart rate?
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What is the benefit of using nifedipine with beta blockers in the treatment of angina?
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What is the effect of verapamil on heart rate and myocardial contractility?
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What is the primary effect of Ca+ channel blockers on arterioles?
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