Management of patients with Hematologic disorders
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Which lipid-lowering agent has the most robust evidence for reducing cardiovascular events in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?

  • Fibrates
  • Ezetimibe
  • Statins (correct)
  • Niacin

    • What is the recommended first-line medication for patients with hypertension and heart failure?

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

    • What is the target blood pressure for most patients with hypertension according to current guidelines?

  • Less than 130/80 mmHg
  • Less than 120/80 mmHg
  • Less than 140/90 mmHg (correct)
  • Less than 150/90 mmHg

    • What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Preventing thromboembolic events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Dry cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with stable coronary artery disease, what is the recommended antiplatelet therapy?

    <p>Aspirin monotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial pharmacologic treatment for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction?

    <p>Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target international normalized ratio (INR) range for patients receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation?

    <p>2.0 - 3.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Myopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Apixaban</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended blood pressure target for patients with diabetes and hypertension according to current guidelines?

    <p>&lt;130/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medications is recommended as first-line therapy for the management of stable angina in patients with coronary artery disease?

    <p>Beta-blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line medication for rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure?

    <p>Digoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid-lowering agent is associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Statins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended target international normalized ratio (INR) range for patients receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation?

    <p>2.0-3.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Preventing stroke and systemic embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid-lowering agent is known to increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Statins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line medication for patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease?

    <p>Lisinopril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Apixaban</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid-lowering agent is known to increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Simvastatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended blood pressure target for patients with diabetes and hypertension according to current guidelines?

    <p>Less than 130/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?

    <p>Polycythemia vera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>To prevent bleeding complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia A?

    <p>Deficiency of clotting factor VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia A?

    <p>Deficiency of factor VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>To increase platelet count and prevent bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?

    <p>Polycythemia vera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?

    <p>Polycythemia vera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Dabigatran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>Suppress platelet destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hemophilia B?

    <p>Deficiency of factor IX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>Raising platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid-lowering agent is associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Statins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>Normalization of platelet count to prevent bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common side effect of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Muscle pain and weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended first-line anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Apixaban</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common hematologic disorder characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells?

    <p>Thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medications is recommended as first-line therapy for the management of stable angina in patients with coronary artery disease?

    <p>Calcium channel blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

    <p>Prevent platelet destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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