11 Questions
Which drug widens blood vessels to allow more blood and oxygen to reach the heart?
GTN spray (glyceryl trinitrate spray
Which type of arrhythmia is the most common and can cause stroke and heart failure?
Atrial fibrillation
Which drug is a cardiac glycoside that increases the force of myocardial contraction and reduces conductivity within the atrioventricular (AV) node?
Digoxin
Which drug is recommended for all patients with a total cholesterol : HDL – cholesterol ratio > 8 and those with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Statins
Which drug is used to prevent premature atherosclerosis development?
Statins
Which drug can cause hyperglycaemia and may be associated with the development of diabetes mellitus, particularly in those already at risk of the condition?
Statins
Which drug acts mainly by decreasing serum triglycerides, with minimal effect on LDL-cholesterol and usually increases HDL-cholesterol?
Fibrates
Which drug should be introduced as a second agent after a statin or as monotherapy in those who have established statin intolerance?
Fibrates
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?
Fibrates
Which drug can cause a deterioration in renal function, which is usually reversible with treatment cessation?
Fibrates
Which drug is not effective in modifying the pancreatitis risk?
Statins
Study Notes
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.
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