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Which drug class should be avoided for a patient with asthma?
Which drug class should be avoided for a patient with asthma?
- Diuretics
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker
- Beta-blocker (correct)
- Calcium channel blocker
What is the preferred drug class for treating a patient with chronic heart failure (CHF)?
What is the preferred drug class for treating a patient with chronic heart failure (CHF)?
- Beta-blocker
- Calcium channel blocker
- Diuretic (correct)
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (correct)
In a patient with low renin hypertension, which drug classes are preferred?
In a patient with low renin hypertension, which drug classes are preferred?
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker, ACE inhibitor
- Beta-blocker, Vasodilators
- Diuretics, Beta-blocker
- Calcium channel blocker, Diuretics (correct)
What drug class should be avoided in patients with diabetes and hyperlipidemia?
What drug class should be avoided in patients with diabetes and hyperlipidemia?
Which of the following conditions would benefit from the use of an alpha blocker?
Which of the following conditions would benefit from the use of an alpha blocker?
Study Notes
Angina
- Beta-blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers are preferred for patients suffering from angina
- Vasodilators should be avoided in patients with angina
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Alpha-blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers are preferred for patients with BPH
Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Calcium Channel Blockers and Alpha-blockers are preferred in patients with diabetes and hyperlipidemia
- Beta-blockers and diuretics should be avoided in patients with diabetes and hyperlipidemia
Elderly and Isolated Systolic Hypertension
- Diuretics and Calcium Channel Blockers are preferred for patients with isolated systolic hypertension and who are elderly
Low Renin Hypertension
- Diuretics and Calcium Channel Blockers are preferred for patients with low renin hypertension
High Renin Hypertension
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs and Beta-blockers are preferred for patients with high renin hypertension
Asthma
- Calcium Channel Blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and ARBs are preferred for patients with asthma
- Beta-blockers should be avoided in patients with asthma
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- ACE inhibitors and Diuretics are preferred for patients with CHF
- Calcium Channel Blockers should be avoided in patients with CHF
Post Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors are preferred for patients who have had a myocardial infarction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Calcium Channel Blockers and Alpha-blockers are preferred for patients with PVD
- Beta-blockers should be avoided for patients with PVD
Thyrotoxicosis
- Beta-blockers are preferred for patients with thyrotoxicosis
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Description
This quiz covers essential information about the preferred medications for various cardiovascular conditions such as angina, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), diabetes and hyperlipidemia, and different types of hypertension. Test your knowledge on the recommended drug classes and their contraindications in specific patient populations.
