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Which drug widens blood vessels to allow more blood and oxygen to reach the heart?
Which drug widens blood vessels to allow more blood and oxygen to reach the heart?
Which type of arrhythmia is the most common and can cause stroke and heart failure?
Which type of arrhythmia is the most common and can cause stroke and heart failure?
Which drug is a cardiac glycoside that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduces conductivity within the atrioventricular (AV) node?
Which drug is a cardiac glycoside that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduces conductivity within the atrioventricular (AV) node?
Which drug is recommended for all patients with a total cholesterol : HDL – cholesterol ratio > 8 and those with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Which drug is recommended for all patients with a total cholesterol : HDL – cholesterol ratio > 8 and those with familial hypercholesterolemia?
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Which drug is used to prevent premature atherosclerosis development?
Which drug is used to prevent premature atherosclerosis development?
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Which drug can cause hyperglycaemia and may be associated with the development of diabetes mellitus, particularly in those already at risk of the condition?
Which drug can cause hyperglycaemia and may be associated with the development of diabetes mellitus, particularly in those already at risk of the condition?
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Which drug acts mainly by decreasing serum triglycerides, with minimal effect on LDL-cholesterol and usually increases HDL-cholesterol?
Which drug acts mainly by decreasing serum triglycerides, with minimal effect on LDL-cholesterol and usually increases HDL-cholesterol?
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Which drug should be introduced as a second agent after a statin or as monotherapy in those who have established statin intolerance?
Which drug should be introduced as a second agent after a statin or as monotherapy in those who have established statin intolerance?
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Which drug can be used as monotherapy or with acipimox in those with very high serum triglyceride levels (greater than 10 mmol/litre) to reduce the risk of acute pancreatitis?
Which drug can be used as monotherapy or with acipimox in those with very high serum triglyceride levels (greater than 10 mmol/litre) to reduce the risk of acute pancreatitis?
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Which drug can cause a deterioration in renal function, which is usually reversible with treatment cessation?
Which drug can cause a deterioration in renal function, which is usually reversible with treatment cessation?
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Which drug is not effective in modifying the pancreatitis risk?
Which drug is not effective in modifying the pancreatitis risk?
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Test your knowledge on drugs used in cardiovascular diseases. Identify drugs that widen blood vessels, treat arrhythmias, reduce cholesterol levels, prevent atherosclerosis, and manage heart conditions. Explore the effects and mechanisms of action for various medications.
