18 Questions
What is the primary therapeutic use of quinidine?
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with quinidine?
Central nervous system effects
Why is grapefruit juice contraindicated with quinidine?
Grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism of quinidine, increasing its toxicity
What is a unique adverse effect associated with quinidine?
Lupus-like syndrome
What is the significance of the effective dose of quinidine being close to the toxic dose?
It means quinidine has a narrow therapeutic index, and dosing must be carefully monitored
Which population is quinidine considered a first-line treatment option for?
African-American patients
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for captopril?
All of the above
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for enalapril?
Both a and b
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for lisinopril?
All of the above
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for losartan?
All of the above
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for olmesartan?
Hypertension
Which of the following is a therapeutic use for valsartan?
All of the above
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of calcium channel blockers?
All of the above
Which calcium channel blocker is specifically mentioned as being used for migraines?
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of organic nitrates?
Hypertension
Which of the following is a major use for cardiac glycosides?
Heart failure
Which class of medications is mentioned as being used less frequently now?
Cardiac glycosides
Which of the following medications is mentioned as being used in severe hypertension, but with potential serious side effects?
Minoxidil
Test your knowledge on the adverse effects and drug interactions of quinidine, including CNS and GI effects, potential drug interactions, and the impact of grapefruit juice. Learn about specific drugs, first-line treatment for the African American population, lupus-like syndrome, toxicity signs, and anti-dysrhythmias.
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