Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of a hypertensive emergency?
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of a hypertensive emergency?
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Abrupt discontinuation of antihypertensive medications (correct)
- Severe renal impairment
What is the PROTOTYPE drug for alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists (alpha-1 blockers)?
What is the PROTOTYPE drug for alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists (alpha-1 blockers)?
- Metoprolol
- Nitroprusside
- Atenolol
- Doxazosin (correct)
What is the MAIN mechanism of action for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)?
What is the MAIN mechanism of action for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)?
- Inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase (correct)
- Activate the enzyme lipoprotein lipase
- Increase HDL levels
- Bind to bile acids and increase their excretion
What is the MAIN adverse effect associated with cardiac glycosides like digoxin?
What is the MAIN adverse effect associated with cardiac glycosides like digoxin?
Which of the following is a common NURSING CONSIDERATION when administering beta-blockers?
Which of the following is a common NURSING CONSIDERATION when administering beta-blockers?
What is the MAIN mechanism of action for bile acid sequestrants?
What is the MAIN mechanism of action for bile acid sequestrants?
What is the HALF-LIFE of the prototype drug for hypertensive emergencies, nitroprusside?
What is the HALF-LIFE of the prototype drug for hypertensive emergencies, nitroprusside?
What is the THERAPEUTIC CLASS of fibric acid agents like gemfibrozil?
What is the THERAPEUTIC CLASS of fibric acid agents like gemfibrozil?
Which of the following is a THERAPEUTIC CLASS for beta-blockers?
Which of the following is a THERAPEUTIC CLASS for beta-blockers?
What is the MAIN ADVERSE EFFECT associated with phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone?
What is the MAIN ADVERSE EFFECT associated with phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone?
Which diuretic works in the distal tubule and is classified as a thiazide?
Which diuretic works in the distal tubule and is classified as a thiazide?
What is the PROTOTYPE drug for potassium-sparing diuretics that works in the collecting duct?
What is the PROTOTYPE drug for potassium-sparing diuretics that works in the collecting duct?
Which diuretic works in the loop of Henle and is known for its fast-acting nature?
Which diuretic works in the loop of Henle and is known for its fast-acting nature?
Which class of drugs inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) to reduce blood pressure?
Which class of drugs inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) to reduce blood pressure?
Which group of drugs is characterized by names ending in '-prils'?
Which group of drugs is characterized by names ending in '-prils'?
'Losartan' is a prototype drug belonging to which class of antihypertensive medications?
'Losartan' is a prototype drug belonging to which class of antihypertensive medications?
'Nifedipine' primarily acts on which type of blood vessels?
'Nifedipine' primarily acts on which type of blood vessels?
'Hydrochlorothiazide' is associated with what adverse effect among others?
'Hydrochlorothiazide' is associated with what adverse effect among others?
'Diltiazem' produces vasodilation primarily in which type of blood vessels?
'Diltiazem' produces vasodilation primarily in which type of blood vessels?
Which diuretic blocks aldosterone and works in the collecting duct at the end of the nephron?
Which diuretic blocks aldosterone and works in the collecting duct at the end of the nephron?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of low molecular weight heparins?
What is the primary action of low molecular weight heparins?
What is the primary action of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the administration of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the administration of low molecular weight heparins?
What is the treatment for overdose of low molecular weight heparins?
What is the treatment for overdose of low molecular weight heparins?
Which of the following is a pharmacologic class of oral anticoagulants?
Which of the following is a pharmacologic class of oral anticoagulants?
What is the primary action of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
What is the primary action of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
What is a contraindication for the use of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
What is a contraindication for the use of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
Which of the following is an interaction that should be considered when administering vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
Which of the following is an interaction that should be considered when administering vitamin K antagonists like warfarin?
What is a key nursing consideration for patients taking herbals like ginkgo, garlic, and ginger?
What is a key nursing consideration for patients taking herbals like ginkgo, garlic, and ginger?
What is the pregnancy category for herbals like ginkgo, garlic, and ginger?
What is the pregnancy category for herbals like ginkgo, garlic, and ginger?
Which drug directly inhibits thrombin to prevent thrombus development?
Which drug directly inhibits thrombin to prevent thrombus development?
What is a common adverse effect of antiplatelet drugs like Clopidogrel?
What is a common adverse effect of antiplatelet drugs like Clopidogrel?
Which class of drugs acts by blocking glycoprotein IIB/IIIA receptor to prevent platelet activation?
Which class of drugs acts by blocking glycoprotein IIB/IIIA receptor to prevent platelet activation?
When is the best time to administer thrombolytics like Alteplase?
When is the best time to administer thrombolytics like Alteplase?
What is the main action of hemostatics like Aminocaproic Acid?
What is the main action of hemostatics like Aminocaproic Acid?
Which drug is a direct inhibitor of factor Xa?
Which drug is a direct inhibitor of factor Xa?
'Acts by binding irreversibly to COX in platelets' describes the mechanism of action of which drug?
'Acts by binding irreversibly to COX in platelets' describes the mechanism of action of which drug?
What interaction should be monitored in patients taking Aminocaproic Acid?
What interaction should be monitored in patients taking Aminocaproic Acid?
