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Which of the following is a drug that selectively blocks the β1-receptor on cardiac tissue?
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?
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?
Which enzyme is blocked by warfarin?
- VMPT
- VWAR
- VKOR (correct)
- PDE5
Which main clotting factors are NO LONGER activated due to warfarin's actions?
Which main clotting factors are NO LONGER activated due to warfarin's actions?
Which of the following statements about warfarin is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about warfarin is FALSE?
From the following list of agents, select those that quickly replace clotting factors in a patient with an INR>20.
From the following list of agents, select those that quickly replace clotting factors in a patient with an INR>20.
Greg is 47 years old and has been diagnosed with stable angina. Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Greg is 47 years old and has been diagnosed with stable angina. Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is NOT appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is NOT appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is appropriate for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is used for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is used for prophylaxis of angina?
Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for secondary prevention of angina?
Which of the following drugs is least appropriate for secondary prevention of angina?
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step to reduce Greg's overall cardiovascular risk?
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step to reduce Greg's overall cardiovascular risk?
Which of the following lipid levels is above the target lipid levels for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following lipid levels is above the target lipid levels for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
Fibrinolysis may be initiated in WHICH of the following coronary ischemic syndromes?
Fibrinolysis may be initiated in WHICH of the following coronary ischemic syndromes?
Which of the following antiplatelet drugs is indicated in patients undergoing fibrinolysis?
Which of the following antiplatelet drugs is indicated in patients undergoing fibrinolysis?
Angiotensin II is a hormone that can cause
Angiotensin II is a hormone that can cause
The receptors on smooth muscle cells in blood vessels that are involved in vasoconstriction are
The receptors on smooth muscle cells in blood vessels that are involved in vasoconstriction are
Which of the following is NOT a plasminogen activator drug?
Which of the following is NOT a plasminogen activator drug?
Which drug lowers plasma triglyceride levels by increasing expression of lipoprotein lipase?
Which drug lowers plasma triglyceride levels by increasing expression of lipoprotein lipase?
Which of the following binds directly to a SINGLE site of thrombin?
Which of the following binds directly to a SINGLE site of thrombin?
