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Which medication is indicated for acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina)?
Which medication is indicated for acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina)?
- Nitroglycerine (correct)
- Milrinone
- Losartan
- ACE inhibitors
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
- Dry cough (correct)
- Headache
- Hypotension
- Angioedema
Which medication can cause lips/tongue swelling (angioedema)?
Which medication can cause lips/tongue swelling (angioedema)?
- Milrinone
- ACE inhibitors (correct)
- Losartan
- Nitroglycerine
Which medication is used when a patient is not responding to usual heart failure regimen?
Which medication is used when a patient is not responding to usual heart failure regimen?
Which medication prevents degradation of cAMP and increases contractility?
Which medication prevents degradation of cAMP and increases contractility?
Which medication may need to be periodically increased to counter tachyphylaxis?
Which medication may need to be periodically increased to counter tachyphylaxis?
Which medication is teratogenic in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Which medication is teratogenic in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Which medication is known to cause hyperkalemia in renal insufficiency?
Which medication is known to cause hyperkalemia in renal insufficiency?
Which medication is indicated to improve ventricular remodeling in heart failure?
Which medication is indicated to improve ventricular remodeling in heart failure?
Which medication is indicated to decrease the chance of developing diabetes mellitus?
Which medication is indicated to decrease the chance of developing diabetes mellitus?
Which medication is the exact same as ACE inhibitors except it does not cause cough?
Which medication is the exact same as ACE inhibitors except it does not cause cough?
Which medication requires frequent monitoring for blood pressure and creatinine?
Which medication requires frequent monitoring for blood pressure and creatinine?
Which medication is indicated for heart failure and causes potassium reabsorption?
Which medication is indicated for heart failure and causes potassium reabsorption?
Which medication has a black box warning to never be stopped abruptly?
Which medication has a black box warning to never be stopped abruptly?
Which medication has the benefit of lowering blood pressure and serious reactions of angina and hypotension?
Which medication has the benefit of lowering blood pressure and serious reactions of angina and hypotension?
Which medication is a selective beta blocker that lowers heart rate and slows conduction?
Which medication is a selective beta blocker that lowers heart rate and slows conduction?
Which medication is known to cause hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and dizziness as adverse effects?
Which medication is known to cause hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and dizziness as adverse effects?
Which medication should not be used with beta blockers?
Which medication should not be used with beta blockers?
Which medication has the side effect of gynecomastia (male breast development)?
Which medication has the side effect of gynecomastia (male breast development)?
Which medication is an ACE inhibitor?
Which medication is an ACE inhibitor?
Which medication is a thiazide diuretic with an elim half-life of 5-15 hrs?
Which medication is a thiazide diuretic with an elim half-life of 5-15 hrs?
Which medication is known to cause rebound tachycardia and blood dyscrasias?
Which medication is known to cause rebound tachycardia and blood dyscrasias?
