Calcium Channel Blockers
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Which of the following statements about calcium channel blockers is true?

  • Calcium channel blockers decrease myocardial oxygen consumption. (correct)
  • Calcium channel blockers increase calcium influx in ischemia.
  • Calcium channel blockers primarily affect venous smooth muscle.
  • Calcium channel blockers promote the activity of ATP-consuming enzymes.
  • What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers on smooth muscle tone?

  • Increase in smooth muscle tone
  • Decrease in smooth muscle tone (correct)
  • Varies depending on the type of calcium channel blocker
  • No effect on smooth muscle tone
  • How do calcium channel blockers protect the tissue in ischemia?

  • By promoting the activity of ATP-consuming enzymes
  • By increasing calcium influx
  • By depleting energy stores
  • By inhibiting the entrance of calcium into cardiac and smooth muscle cells (correct)
  • What is the main mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of effort-induced angina?

    <p>Decreasing vascular resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are calcium channel blockers effective in the treatment of vasospastic angina?

    <p>By increasing coronary artery relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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