Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs List Quiz
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Which of the following calcium channel blockers is considered a fourth-generation drug?

  • Amlodipine
  • Flunarizine
  • Cilnidipine (correct)
  • Lercanidipine

Which class of drugs has been associated with gingival enlargement?

  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  • Calcium channel blockers (correct)

Which group of antihypertensive drugs primarily target the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?

  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (correct)
  • Diuretics
  • Beta blockers

Which of the following calcium channel blockers belongs to the dihydropyridine class?

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Which calcium channel blocker has been specifically associated with the management of Raynaud's phenomenon?

<p>Nifedipine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers?

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Which class of drugs is known for their potent vasodilatory effects?

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Which calcium channel blocker has been specifically associated with the prevention of migraine attacks?

<p>Flunarizine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs inhibits the action of angiotensin II by blocking its binding to the angiotensin II receptor?

<p>Angiotensin receptor blockers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which calcium channel blocker has been specifically associated with the treatment of hypertension and angina?

<p>Verapamil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Fourth-generation calcium channel blocker

Cilnidipine is a type of calcium channel blocker, a group of drugs that reduce the flow of calcium into the muscle cells in blood vessels.

Gingival enlargement & drug class

Calcium channel blockers can cause an increase in gum tissue, known as gingival enlargement.

RAAS-targeting drug class

ACE inhibitors affect the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which regulates blood pressure.

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker in the dihydropyridine class.

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Raynaud's & calcium channel blocker

Nifedipine is specific in treating Raynaud's phenomenon, restricting blood flow in the extremities.

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Calcium channel blocker side effect

Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is a possible side effect of calcium channel blocker use.

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Vasodilatory drug class

Calcium channel blockers cause blood vessels to widen, known as vasodilation.

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Migraine prevention & calcium channel blocker

Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker specifically linked to migraine prevention

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Angiotensin II receptor blocker MOA

Angiotensin receptor blockers block angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels.

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Hypertension/Angina & Calcium Channel Blocker

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker often used for hypertension and angina.

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