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Which of the following is a characteristic of the drug class 'Organic Nitrates'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the drug class 'Organic Nitrates'?
- They have a narrow therapeutic window, with the effective dose close to the toxic dose
- They work directly on smooth muscle to promote dilation of veins, decreasing oxygen demand (correct)
- They have a unique lupus-like syndrome as an adverse effect
- They are used to treat hypertensive crisis in African American populations
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine, a sodium channel blocker?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine, a sodium channel blocker?
- Headache and orthostatic hypotension
- Central nervous system and gastrointestinal effects (correct)
- Anorexia as an early sign of toxicity
- Lupus-like syndrome
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Potassium channel blocker' drug class?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Potassium channel blocker' drug class?
- They are considered first-line for treating hypertension in African American populations
- They are used less frequently now (correct)
- They work directly on smooth muscle to promote dilation of veins
- They have many drug interactions, including with grapefruit juice
What is the chemical relationship between nitroglycerin and explosives?
What is the chemical relationship between nitroglycerin and explosives?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of organic nitrates?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of organic nitrates?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs)?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers is specifically mentioned as affecting the heart?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers is specifically mentioned as affecting the heart?
Which of the following drugs is used in severe hypertension, but can have serious side effects?
Which of the following drugs is used in severe hypertension, but can have serious side effects?
Which of the following statements is true about digoxin?
Which of the following statements is true about digoxin?
What is considered the 'second line' of drug classes for the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions?
What is considered the 'second line' of drug classes for the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions?
What is a unique adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine, a sodium channel blocker?
What is a unique adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine, a sodium channel blocker?
What is the primary mechanism of action for organic nitrates?
What is the primary mechanism of action for organic nitrates?
Which of the following is an important consideration when using organic nitrates?
Which of the following is an important consideration when using organic nitrates?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of organic nitrates?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of organic nitrates?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers (CCBs)?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers is specifically mentioned as affecting the heart?
Which of the following calcium channel blockers is specifically mentioned as affecting the heart?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
Which drug class is considered first-line for treating hypertension, heart failure, and hypertensive crisis in African American populations?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of calcium channel blockers?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of calcium channel blockers?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following drugs is used in severe hypertension, but can have serious side effects?
Which of the following drugs is used in severe hypertension, but can have serious side effects?
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