Calcium Channel Blockers Quiz
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Which type of calcium channels are present in the zona glomerulosa of the human adrenal gland?

  • A-type, B-type, and C-type
  • N-type, L-type, and T-type (correct)
  • X-type, Y-type, and Z-type
  • P-type, Q-type, and R-type

    • What is the primary use of calcium channel blockers?

  • To decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension (correct)
  • To treat bacterial infections
  • To regulate blood sugar levels
  • To increase blood pressure in patients with hypertension

    • In addition to decreasing blood pressure, what else can calcium channel blockers frequently be used for?

  • To reduce lung inflammation and increase blood sugar levels
  • To treat anemia and prevent bone loss
  • To enhance blood clotting and increase heart rate
  • To alter heart rate, prevent vasospasm, and reduce chest pain (correct)

    • What is one of the common causes of elevated systolic blood pressure in elderly patients that calcium channel blockers are particularly effective against?

    <p>Large vessel stiffness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do calcium channel blockers directly influence the biosynthesis of aldosterone in adrenocortical cells?

    <p>By influencing the voltage-dependent calcium channels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of calcium channel blockers?

    <p>Decrease blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of calcium channels are present in the zona glomerulosa of the human adrenal gland?

    <p>N-type (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common causes of elevated systolic blood pressure in elderly patients that calcium channel blockers are particularly effective against?

    <p>Large vessel stiffness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to decreasing blood pressure, what else can calcium channel blockers frequently be used for?

    <p>Alter heart rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do calcium channel blockers directly influence the biosynthesis of aldosterone in adrenocortical cells?

    <p>Inhibit aldosterone production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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