UST-FOP 2024 Calcium Channel Blockers Clinical Uses Quiz
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Which condition is NOT listed as a clinical use of Calcium Channel Blockers?

  • Raynaud's phenomenon
  • Supraventricular arrhythmia
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerotic angina attacks (correct)
  • Which adverse effect is specifically associated with Verapamil among the Calcium Channel Blockers?

  • Constipation (correct)
  • Dizziness
  • Cardiovascular depression
  • Flushing
  • What is the primary mechanism of action of Beta-Blockers in reducing O2 demand of the myocardium?

  • Reducing inotropy and chronotropy (correct)
  • Increasing cardiac force
  • Increasing heart rate
  • Increasing ejection period
  • Which condition is NOT a clinical use of Beta-Blockers?

    <p>Treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which side effect is commonly associated with Beta-Blockers according to the text?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of beta-blockers?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adverse effects is NOT commonly associated with the use of beta-blockers?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of ranolazine in the treatment of angina?

    <p>Inhibition of the late sodium current (INa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of trimetazidine in the treatment of angina?

    <p>Inhibition of fatty acid oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of ivabradine in the treatment of angina?

    <p>Inhibition of the If current in the sinoatrial node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mechanism of action of nicorandil in the treatment of angina?

    <p>Activation of the sodium-calcium exchanger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is associated with Calcium Channel Blockers according to the provided text?

    <p>Throbbing headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mechanism of action of Calcium Channel Blockers on blood vessels?

    <p>Relaxation of arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition shows a more significant reduction in blood pressure with Diltiazem, according to the text?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the alternating tolerance and loss of tolerance for the vasodilating action of nitrates?

    <p>Monday disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition can calcium channel blockers potentially lead to fluid retention?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Ca-channel do Calcium Channel Blockers predominantly block in cardiac and smooth muscle?

    <p>$\alpha1$-subunit Ca-channel (DHP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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