39 Questions
Which drug class is known for causing reflex tachycardia as a side effect?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug is particularly useful in patients with variant angina due to its vasodilatation effect?
Nifedipine
Which drug should be used with caution in digitalized patients, as it increases digoxin levels?
Verapamil
Which drug class directly slows cardiac conduction?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class suppresses the activation of the heart and causes a slight decrease in blood pressure?
β-blockers
Which drug class inhibits the entrance of calcium into cardiac and smooth muscle cells of the coronary and systemic arterial beds?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class is associated with adverse effects such as flushing, headache, hypotension, and reflex tachycardia?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug has been associated with abrupt interruption leading to chest pain at rest due to coronary artery spasm?
Propranolol
Which drug class is useful in treating exertional angina when used in combination with β-blockers and nitrates?
Calcium channel blockers
Which class of drugs decreases heart rate and oxygen demand, particularly useful in patients with variant angina?
β-blockers
Which drug class causes greater negative inotropic effects than nifedipine and may lead to constipation as a side effect?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class is particularly useful in patients with variant angina due to its vasodilatation effect?
Organic nitrates and nitrites
Which drug class is associated with adverse effects such as flushing, headache, hypotension, and reflex tachycardia?
Organic nitrates and nitrites
Which drug class decreases heart rate and oxygen demand, particularly useful in patients with variant angina?
β-blockers
Which drug class causes greater negative inotropic effects than nifedipine and may lead to constipation as a side effect?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class directly slows cardiac conduction?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug should be used with caution in digitalized patients, as it increases digoxin levels?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug has been associated with abrupt interruption leading to chest pain at rest due to coronary artery spasm?
Organic nitrates and nitrites
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of organic nitrates in treating angina?
Reducing the oxygen demand of the heart
What is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin and other nitrates?
Headache
Which type of angina is characterized by a sudden and severe substernal pain radiating to the left arm?
Exertional angina
What effect does nitroglycerin have on the cardiovascular system?
Dilates the coronary vasculature
Which adverse effect is associated with high doses of organic nitrates?
Constipation
What is the primary therapy goal of organic nitrates in treating angina?
Reducing myocardial oxygen demand
Which effect does nitroglycerin have on venous return to the heart?
Diminishes venous return to the heart
What characterizes stable angina?
A clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid reduction in myocardial oxygen demand followed by rapid relief of symptoms
What effect does nitroglycerin have on myocardial oxygen consumption?
Decreases myocardial oxygen consumption due to decreased cardiac work
What type of angina is particularly responsive to organic nitrates due to their vasodilatation effect?
Variant angina
What is the primary adverse effect associated with organic nitrates?
Reflex tachycardia
Which drug class is particularly useful in patients with variant angina due to its vasodilatation effect?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class directly slows cardiac conduction?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug class decreases heart rate and oxygen demand, particularly useful in patients with variant angina?
β-blockers
Which drug class is known for causing reflex tachycardia as a side effect?
β-blockers
Which drug has been associated with abrupt interruption leading to chest pain at rest due to coronary artery spasm?
Propranolol
Which drug class inhibits the entrance of calcium into cardiac and smooth muscle cells of the coronary and systemic arterial beds?
Calcium channel blockers
Which drug should be used with caution in digitalized patients, as it increases digoxin levels?
Verapamil
Which drug class is associated with adverse effects such as flushing, headache, hypotension, and reflex tachycardia?
Nitrates
Which drug reduces heart rate, although to a lesser extent than verapamil, and also decreases blood pressure?
Nifedipine
Which drug class is associated with adverse effects such as drug rash and postural hypotension?
β-blockers
Test your knowledge of compounds used to rapidly reduce myocardial oxygen demand and relieve symptoms in angina. Learn about their mechanisms of action and therapeutic goals.
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