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Which of the following is a pharmacological effect of 2nd generation beta blockers?
Which of the following is a pharmacological effect of 2nd generation beta blockers?
- Increase in heart rate
- Delay of remodeling (correct)
- Positive inotropy
- Vasoconstriction of veins
How do mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists primarily affect the body?
How do mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists primarily affect the body?
- Reduce angiotensin system activity (correct)
- Reduce sympathetic tone
- Increase parasympathetic tone
- Increase angiotensin system activity
What is the primary purpose of SGLT2 inhibitors?
What is the primary purpose of SGLT2 inhibitors?
- Increase blood glucose levels
- Enhance heart performance (correct)
- Increase sympathetic tone
- Promote fibrotic activity
Which clinical condition is often treated with beta blockers?
Which clinical condition is often treated with beta blockers?
What effect do 3rd generation beta blockers have on blood vessels?
What effect do 3rd generation beta blockers have on blood vessels?
In chronic heart failure, what happens to diastole length with beta blockers?
In chronic heart failure, what happens to diastole length with beta blockers?
What is the primary physiological effect of beta blockers on the heart?
What is the primary physiological effect of beta blockers on the heart?
What effect do Sodium-glucose cotransport protein 2 inhibitors have on heart load?
What effect do Sodium-glucose cotransport protein 2 inhibitors have on heart load?
What is the mechanism of action of Rivaroxaban?
What is the mechanism of action of Rivaroxaban?
Which specific anticoagulant neutralizer is used for Dabigatran?
Which specific anticoagulant neutralizer is used for Dabigatran?
What is the clinical use of Warfarin?
What is the clinical use of Warfarin?
Which drug is the antidote for Warfarin?
Which drug is the antidote for Warfarin?
In case of life-threatening hemorrhage with Dabigatran, what specific neutralizer should be considered?
In case of life-threatening hemorrhage with Dabigatran, what specific neutralizer should be considered?
What is the main effect of Rivaroxaban on factor Xa?
What is the main effect of Rivaroxaban on factor Xa?
What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin on coagulation factors?
What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin on coagulation factors?
Which drug should be considered if non-specific measures fail to control hemorrhagic complications from a factor Xa inhibitor?
Which drug should be considered if non-specific measures fail to control hemorrhagic complications from a factor Xa inhibitor?
What is the main reason for increased atrial and ventricular automaticity due to digoxin intoxication?
What is the main reason for increased atrial and ventricular automaticity due to digoxin intoxication?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with chronic digoxin intoxication?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with chronic digoxin intoxication?
What treatment is recommended for acute digoxin overdose to manage hyperkalemia?
What treatment is recommended for acute digoxin overdose to manage hyperkalemia?
Which of the following drugs may increase serum digoxin levels by inhibiting its metabolism or cellular transport?
Which of the following drugs may increase serum digoxin levels by inhibiting its metabolism or cellular transport?
What is the main effect of digoxin on the ST segment in the electrocardiogram?
What is the main effect of digoxin on the ST segment in the electrocardiogram?
In patients with renal failure and digoxin toxicity, which treatment is preferred due to its ability to rapidly bind to digoxin and neutralize its effects?
In patients with renal failure and digoxin toxicity, which treatment is preferred due to its ability to rapidly bind to digoxin and neutralize its effects?
Which diuretic medication has the primary mechanism of action of inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal renal tubules?
Which diuretic medication has the primary mechanism of action of inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal renal tubules?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of thiazide diuretics?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of thiazide diuretics?
Which diuretic medication is contraindicated for hypertensive patients due to its hyperhydration effect?
Which diuretic medication is contraindicated for hypertensive patients due to its hyperhydration effect?
Inhibition of which transporter in the ascending loop of Henle is the primary mechanism of action for Furosemide and Torasemide?
Inhibition of which transporter in the ascending loop of Henle is the primary mechanism of action for Furosemide and Torasemide?
Which diuretic medication promotes the excretion of Na, K, Cl, and Mg through urine and reduces uric acid excretion?
Which diuretic medication promotes the excretion of Na, K, Cl, and Mg through urine and reduces uric acid excretion?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of Acetazolamide?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of Acetazolamide?
What is the main function of chronotropy in the heart?
What is the main function of chronotropy in the heart?
Which class of antiarrhythmic agents inhibits Na+ flux in cardiac myocytes phase 0 and K+ flow in phase 3?
Which class of antiarrhythmic agents inhibits Na+ flux in cardiac myocytes phase 0 and K+ flow in phase 3?
What is the mechanism of action of Lidocaine in treating arrhythmias?
What is the mechanism of action of Lidocaine in treating arrhythmias?
What are the main side effects associated with the use of Class Ia antiarrhythmic agents?
What are the main side effects associated with the use of Class Ia antiarrhythmic agents?
Which type of arrhythmias is Procainamide commonly used to treat?
Which type of arrhythmias is Procainamide commonly used to treat?
What is the primary effect of Propafenone, Flecainide, and Ethacizine on cardiac myocytes?
What is the primary effect of Propafenone, Flecainide, and Ethacizine on cardiac myocytes?
In the heart, what does dromotropy refer to?
In the heart, what does dromotropy refer to?
