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Which of the following is a drug that selectively blocks the β1-receptor on cardiac tissue?

  • Prazosin
  • Propranolol
  • Formoterol
  • Atenolol (correct)
  • Angina drugs can be used in combination. Which combination of 2 drugs can actually reduce the unwanted adverse effects of each other?

  • Nitrate + β-blocker (correct)
  • Nitrate + dihydropyridine CCB
  • Nicorandil + dihydropyridine CCB
  • Sildenafil + nitrate
  • Which enzyme is blocked by warfarin?

  • VMPT
  • VWAR
  • VKOR (correct)
  • PDE5
  • Which main clotting factors are NO LONGER activated due to warfarin's actions?

    <p>Factor X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about warfarin is FALSE?

    <p>It cannot have any effect on a patient's platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the following list of agents, select those that quickly replace clotting factors in a patient with an INR>20.

    <p>Fresh frozen plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Greg is 47 years old and has been diagnosed with stable angina. Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?

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

    Which of the following drugs is NOT appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?

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

    Which of the following drugs is appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?

    <p>GTN patch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is used for prophylaxis of angina?

    <p>Isosorbide mononitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for secondary prevention of angina?

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

    Which of the following is the most appropriate next step to reduce Greg's overall cardiovascular risk?

    <p>Add ezetimibe 10mg daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lipid levels is above the target lipid levels for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?

    <p>All of the other answers have levels that are above the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fibrinolysis may be initiated in WHICH of the following coronary ischemic syndromes?

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

    Which of the following antiplatelet drugs is indicated in patients undergoing fibrinolysis?

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

    Angiotensin II is a hormone that can cause

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

    The receptors on smooth muscle cells in blood vessels that are involved in vasoconstriction are

    <p>α1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a plasminogen activator drug?

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

    Which drug lowers plasma triglyceride levels by increasing expression of lipoprotein lipase?

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

    Which of the following binds directly to a SINGLE site of thrombin?

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

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