15 Questions
Which of the following is a hormone that can cause vasoconstriction?
Angiotensin II
Which drug binds to the AT2 receptor in smooth muscle cells?
Candesartan
Which of the following are synthesized after aldosterone binds as an agonist to the mineralocorticoid receptor?
Na+/K+/2Cl- symporters
HARD. Name 4 drugs in order of dihydropyridine, non-dihydropyridine, dihydro, then non-dihydro.
Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine
Which drug can be used to inhibit neprilysin, an enzyme that degrades vasoactive peptides that dilate blood vessels?
Sacubritil
Which drug must be stopped 36 hours before starting the medication combination 'ARNi'?
ACE inhibitor
Are you ready for a DOUBLE POINTS round?
Yes
Which receptor do aldosterone and aldosterone antagonist drugs fight for binding to?
Mineralocorticoid
On cardiac smooth muscle cells, which exchanger becomes MORE active as a result of digoxin treatment?
Na+/K+/ATPase
Are you ready for the final, TRIPLE POINTS, question?
Yes
Which of the following apply to the use of ivabradine in heart failure treatment?
It reduces HF hospitalisations
Which class of drugs are aldosterone antagonists?
Aldosterone antagonists
Which receptor do aldosterone antagonist drugs fight for binding to?
Mineralocorticoid
Which exchanger becomes MORE active on cardiac smooth muscle cells as a result of digoxin treatment?
Na+/K+/ATPase
Which of the following apply to the use of ivabradine in heart failure treatment?
It reduces HF hospitalisations
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