40 Questions
What is the primary mechanism of action of anticoagulants?
Interfering with the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
What is the primary use of thrombolytic drugs?
To treat acute myocardial infarction and dissolve blood clots
What is a common adverse reaction of anticoagulant therapy?
Mild to severe bleeding
What is the name of the oral anticoagulant mentioned in the text?
Warfarin
What is the purpose of preventing cerebral thrombosis?
To prevent blood clots in the brain
What is the reference cited in the text?
Holland, LM and Adams MP. 2007
What is the name of the injection-only anticoagulant mentioned in the text?
Heparin
What is the common use of anticoagulants and thrombolytic drugs?
To prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
What is the primary mechanism of action of Cardiotonics?
Increasing and improving the contraction of the heart muscle
What is the primary use of Antiarrhythmic drugs?
To treat cardiac arrhythmias and myocardial infarction
What is the adverse reaction of Cardiotonics that is related to the nervous system?
Headache and visual disturbance
What is the primary use of Peripheral vasodilating drugs?
To treat atherosclerosis
What is the primary mechanism of action of peripheral vasodilators?
Dilating blood vessels
What is the condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body tissues?
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
What is the adverse reaction of Antiarrhythmic drugs that is related to the cardiovascular system?
Hypotension
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
Less than 120 mmHg
What is the primary mechanism of action of Antiarrhythmic drugs?
Restoring normal cardiac function and preventing arrhythmias
What is a potential adverse reaction of peripheral vasodilators?
Hypotension
What type of drug is used to treat atherosclerosis?
Peripheral vasodilator
What is the term used to describe the deposits of fatty plaques on the inner wall of arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What is the main effect of hypertension on the body?
It increases the risk of heart disease
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics?
Increasing sodium excretion
What is a potential complication of hypertension?
All of the above
What type of drug is used to reduce blood pressure?
Antihypertensive
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Supply oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
What type of drugs are used to treat disorders related to blood clotting?
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytic drugs
Which type of drugs are used to treat heart diseases?
Cardiotonics
What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
Pump
Which type of drugs are used to treat disorders of blood vessels?
Peripheral Vasodilating drugs and AntiHypertensive drugs
What is the term for high levels of lipids in the blood?
Hyperlipidemia
Which type of drugs are used to treat abnormal heart rhythms?
Anti-Arrhythmic drugs
What is the primary function of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
Conducting pipes
What is the primary function of LDL in the body?
To transport cholesterol to cells and release excess cholesterol into blood
What is the mechanism of action of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs?
They increase the loss of bile acids, causing the liver to use more cholesterol to manufacture more bile
What is the term for a clot that has broken loose from the wall of a blood vessel and is carried along by the bloodstream?
Embolus
What is the result when an embolus enters a smaller vessel?
The vessel becomes blocked
What is a potential adverse reaction of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs?
Vitamin A and D deficiencies
What is the purpose of reducing LDL and total cholesterol levels?
To reduce the risk of thrombosis
What is the term for the formation of a clot in a blood vessel?
Thrombosis
What is the benefit of reducing triglyceride levels?
Reduced risk of heart disease
This quiz tests your knowledge on cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction, and their treatment with anticoagulants such as Warfarin and Heparin.
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