Cardiovascular Disorders and Treatment Quiz
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Which group of compounds is considered one of the most important of all natural occurring products?

  • Lipids
  • Enzymes
  • Carbohydrates
  • Steroids (correct)
  • What is the primary function of drugs containing cardiac glycosides?

  • To reduce cholesterol levels
  • To decrease heart rate
  • To lower blood pressure
  • To increase the tone and contractility of the cardiac muscle (correct)
  • Which species of Digitalis yields physiologically active principles?

  • Digitalis lutea
  • Digitalis purpurea (correct)
  • Digitalis maritima
  • Digitalis grandiflora
  • What is the consequence of an excessive dose of cardiac glycosides?

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

    Aside from increasing the contractility of the cardiac muscle, what secondary action do most cardiac glycosides exert?

    <p>Diuretic action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which family do both Digitalis purpurea and D. lanata belong?

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

    Which of the following is the primary use of lanata D. purpurea glycosides?

    <p>Treatment of atrial fibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of small doses of cardiac drugs on the heart?

    <p>Increases blood volume pumped through the heart and strengthens systolic contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is native to Europe and contains important cardiac glycosides such as digitoxin and digoxin?

    <p>Foxglove (digitalis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is considered a risk factor for digitalis toxicity?

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

    What is the primary reason for administering a loading dose of digoxin?

    <p>To maintain digitalis effect in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary therapeutic effects associated with plants used for venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders?

    <p>Anti-oxidant activity and treatment of haemorrhoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cardiac glycoside is primarily used for congestive heart failure and given in a once daily dose range of 62.5-250 μg?

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

    Which plant contains cardenolides, glycosides of steroidal structure, including digitoxin, gitoxin, and gitaloxin?

    <p>(Foxglove) Digitalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Loading dose" and "Maintenance dose" of digoxin depend on all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>(Atrial fibrillation) Small doses of cardiac drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for anterior uveitis?

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

    What is the primary purpose of a maintenance dose of digoxin?

    <p>To maintain the digitalis effect in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used to treat glaucoma by opening the drainage channels in the trabecular meshwork?

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

    What is the main impact of small doses of synthetic sympathomimetics on glaucoma?

    <p>Reduce intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant-derived miotic is used in open angle glaucoma?

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

    What is the primary risk associated with taking pilocarpine internally?

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

    Which condition is primarily associated with increased intraocular pressure and can cause blindness if not treated?

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

    What is the primary use of Atropine in drop form?

    <p>To open the iris for examination or surgical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis) in eye disorders?

    <p>Antimicrobial and astringent for ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of distilled witch hazel plant in eye drops?

    <p>To soothe the eye and clear redness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of almond, arachis or olive oil in relation to the ear?

    <p>To remove wax from the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of thymol type preparations in relation to oral and throat irritation?

    <p>As a deodorizer and anti-inflammatory agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for antimicrobial, astringent for ulcers, and for haemorrhoids due to its ability to pptate proteins?

    <p>Eye bright (Euphrasia officinalis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of olive oil in relation to the ear?

    <p>To treat infections of the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using softening agents such as almond, arachis, or olive oil in relation to the ear?

    <p>To soften ear wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main therapeutic effect associated with thymol type preparations used for oral and throat irritation?

    <p>Anti-inflammatory effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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