Hyperkalemia & Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) Mechanism of Action
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What is the mechanism of action for Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?

  • Causes cough and angioedema
  • Increases levels of bradykinins
  • Blocks access to receptors in blood vessels (correct)
  • Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
  • Which medication is safe for asthma patients and has been proven to decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality?

  • Nifedipine
  • Digoxin
  • Diltiazem (correct)
  • Amlodipine
  • Which cardiovascular medication is particularly associated with first dose hypotension, especially when used concomitantly with a diuretic?

  • Amlodipine (correct)
  • Diltiazem
  • Digoxin
  • Nifedipine
  • Which medication is known to cause dry, irritating, nonproductive cough due to inhibition of Kinase II?

    <p>Amlodipine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication among the listed options is most commonly excreted by the kidney?

    <p>Digoxin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is often associated with adverse effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps or weakness, heartburn, and diarrhea?

    <p>Diltiazem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of the ACE inhibitor captopril?

    <p>Drowsiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST likely to cause cough as a side effect compared to other ACE inhibitors?

    <p>Aliskiren (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is associated with the highest risk of hyperkalemia?

    <p>Aldosterone antagonists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly?

    <p>Captopril (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is typically used for patients with diabetes to prevent diabetic nephropathy?

    <p>Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of angioedema?

    <p>Lisinopril (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calcium channel blocker is associated with postural hypotension and reflex tachycardia?

    <p>Nifedipine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication acts fast and is used in the emergency room for hypertensive emergencies?

    <p>Nitroprusside (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers?

    <p>Constipation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is used less frequently now because it has not been proven to prolong life?

    <p>Digoxin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medications includes verapamil?

    <p>Class IV - Calcium channel blockers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which calcium channel blocker affects the heart more than the others mentioned?

    <p>Verapamil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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