10 Questions
Which type of nitrate would be most appropriate for a patient requiring immediate relief from anginal pain?
Nitroglycerin tablets or lingual spray
Which class of drugs, when used in the treatment of angina, has the effect of decreasing heart rate and myocardial contractility, consequently reducing myocardial oxygen demand?
Beta-blockers
Which of the following is NOT an effect of nitrates in the pharmacologic management of angina?
Slowing, altering, or reversing the progression of CAD
Which type of beta-blockers preferentially block the b1 receptors?
Cardioselective b-blockers
Which of the following drug classes acts by vasodilation to decrease cardiac load, resulting in decreased oxygen demand and hypotension?
Nitrates
Why are nonselective b-blockers not prescribed for patients with a history of asthma?
They increase the tone of vascular smooth muscle.
What is the mechanism of action of statins in reducing cholesterol levels?
Increase LDL receptors expression.
Why are ACE inhibitors indicated for use in patients with CAD who have diabetes, left ventricular dysfunction, or hypertension?
Primarily for their antihypertensive effects.
What is a cornerstone treatment for patients with angina to reduce fatal events?
Antiplatelet therapy with aspirin.
Which procedure involves the use of a small, inflatable balloon catheter over a thin guidewire for revascularization in coronary artery disease?
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Test your knowledge on the drug therapy for angina, focusing on nitrates, antiplatelet agents, statins, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors. Learn about the mechanisms and effects of nitrates in managing angina symptoms.
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