Cardiovascular Pharmacology Quiz: Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Drugs
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Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) may cause persistent dry cough as an adverse effect

False

ACE Inhibitors are used to treat heart failure by increasing plasma volume

False

Diuretics used to treat heart failure decrease plasma volume and subsequently increase venous return to the heart

False

Beta Adrenoreceptor Blockers are sympathetic nervous system suppressors used to treat heart failure

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Arrhythmics are drugs used to treat heart failure by increasing plasma volume

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

Study Notes

Adverse Effects of Medications

  • Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) can cause persistent dry cough as an adverse effect

Treatment of Heart Failure

  • ACE Inhibitors are used to treat heart failure by increasing plasma volume
  • Diuretics are used to treat heart failure by decreasing plasma volume and subsequently increasing venous return to the heart
  • Beta Adrenoreceptor Blockers are used to treat heart failure by suppressing the sympathetic nervous system

Incorrect Information

  • Arrhythmics are not used to treat heart failure by increasing plasma volume (note: Arrhythmics are actually used to treat abnormal heart rhythms, not to increase plasma volume)

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Test your knowledge of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system, including heart failure, antiarrhythmics, antianginal drugs, antihypertensives, hyperlipidemias, and diuretics. Understand the clinical manifestations and definition of heart failure.

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