Deck 16: Cardiovascular System Medications

Question 1

Chest pain may be caused by all of the following noncardiovascular conditions EXCEPT

A)broken ribs.
B)GI disorders.
C)dehydration.
D)anxiety.
E)muscle injuries.

Answer 1

dehydration.

Question 2

A potent over-the-counter antiplatelet medication is

A)Benadryl.
B)Mylanta.
C)aspirin.
D)heparin.

Answer 2

aspirin.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of times a patient should administer an antianginal medication before calling EMS?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Answer 3

3

Question 4

Angina pectoris is caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the

A)brain.
B)heart.
C)intestines.
D)liver.

Question 5

Which of the following are used to treat anemia?

A)Diuretics
B)Calcium-channel blockers
C)Sodium-channel blockers
D)Potassium-channel blockers
E)Hematopoietics

Question 6

Antianginal medications work by

A)numbing the pain caused by the condition.
B)constricting the veins and arteries, which keeps the blood where it is needed.
C)dilating the veins and arteries, which allows more blood to reach the site where it is needed.
D)telling the pain receptors in the heart that there is really no pain.

Question 7

A blood clot that travels is known as a/an

A)thrombus.
B)thrombolytic.
C)embolus.
D)embolytic.

Question 8

Statins perform which of the following functions?

A)Remove fluid from the body
B)Decrease blood lipids
C)Decrease blood pressure
D)Increase cardiac output
E)Regulate heart rhythm

Question 9

Antiembolic stockings are prescribed to

A)prevent varicose veins.
B)compress the veins and aid blood return to the heart.
C)prevent varicose arteries.
D)compress the arteries and aid blood return to the heart.

Question 10

The cardiovascular system

A)delivers nutrients to every part of the body.
B)carries waste products out of the cells.
C)regulates body temperature.
D)delivers nutrients to the body and carries waste products away from the cells.

Question 11

Epinephrine is used to treat

A)anemia.
B)anaphylaxis.
C)acid indigestion.
D)angina.
E)anxiety.

Question 12

Which of the following is an abbreviation for a heart attack?

A)H/a
B)CVA
C)MI
D)LDL

Question 13

Angina pectoris is pain in

A)the carotid area.
B)the groin area.
C)the chest area.
D)any area associated with circulation.

Question 14

Which of these is an over-the-counter medication that may increase survival rates of heart attack victims when taken at the onset of initial symptoms?

A)Benadryl
B)Mylanta
C)Aspirin
D)Heparin

Question 15

Which of the following prevent clot formation?

A)Anticoagulants
B)Antiplatelets
C)Thrombolytics
D)Antifibrinolytics
E)Anticoagulants and antiplatelets

Question 16

A CVA is an injury that affects the

A)heart.
B)brain.
C)extremities.
D)liver.

Question 17

Nitroglycerin can be given by all of the following routes EXCEPT

A)sublingual.
B)transdermal.
C)intravenous.
D)intramuscular.

Question 18

A side effect of anticoagulants is increased

A)heart rate.
B)blood pressure.
C)bleeding.
D)salivation.

Question 19

CVAs are caused by ischemia of the

A)brain.
B)heart.
C)intestines.
D)liver.

Question 20

Which drugs dissolve clots that have already formed?

A)Anticoagulants
B)Antiplatelets
C)Thrombolytics
D)Anticoagulants and antiplatelets

Question 21

Diuretics decrease blood pressure by causing the

A)kidneys to retain fluid.
B)kidneys to excrete fluid.
C)blood vessels to dilate.
D)blood vessels to constrict.

Question 22

The most potent diuretics are

A)thiazide diuretics.
B)potassium sparing diuretics.
C)calcium sparing diuretics.
D)loop diuretics.

Question 23

A complication of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is all of the following EXCEPT

A)stroke.
B)MI.
C)hernia.
D)pulmonary embolus.

Question 24

Types of diuretics include all of the following EXCEPT

A)thiazide diuretics.
B)potassium sparing diuretics.
C)calcium sparing diuretics.
D)loop diuretics.

Question 25

Medication used to decrease blood pressure includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
B)tPA.
C)autonomic nervous system agents.
D)diuretics.
E)calcium channel blockers.

Question 26

It is important for patients on antiplatelet medications to avoid vitamin

A)A.
B)D.
C)E.
D)K.

Question 27

Vasodilators

A)decrease oxygen demand on the heart.
B)increase oxygen demand on the heart.
C)increase blood pressure.
D)constrict blood vessels.

Question 28

Which test is used to determine whether dosages of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics are therapeutic?

A)aPTT
B)PT
C)INR
D)PT, aPTT, and INR

Question 29

Match the types of lipoproteins with their definitions.
Small lipoproteins that become wedged inside blood vessel walls and are difficult to clear; worst types of fats

A)High-density lipids (HDL)
B)Low-density lipids (LDL)
C)Very low-density lipids (VLDL)

Question 30

Antifibrinolytic medications

A)help form clots.
B)prevent clot formation.
C)destroy clots that have already formed.
D)prevent clot formation and destroy clots that have already formed.

Question 31

A symptom of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is

A)pain in the affected extremity.
B)swelling of the affected extremity.
C)redness of the affected extremity.
D)pain and swelling of the affected extremity.

Question 32

Match the types of lipoproteins with their definitions.
Clean out blood vessels

A)High-density lipids (HDL)
B)Low-density lipids (LDL)
C)Very low-density lipids (VLDL)

Question 33

Causes of hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT

A)atherosclerosis.
B)kidney failure.
C)lack of stress.
D)narrowed peripheral blood vessels caused by diabetes mellitus.

Question 34

Hematopoietic stimulant medications are used to treat all of the following EXCEPT

A)vitamin B6 deficiency.
B)sickle cell anemia.
C)pernicious anemia.
D)vitamin B12 deficiency.
E)low iron.

Question 35

Medications that prevent clot formation by interfering with the plasma membrane of platelets are

A)adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor blockers.
B)glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors.
C)vitamin K preparations.
D)thrombolytics.

Question 36

A treatment that can minimize the effects of a stroke if given within 60 minutes of the onset of symptoms is

A)tPA (tissue plasminogen activators).
B)heparin.
C)Coumadin.
D)cardioversion.

Question 37

Drugs used to treat dysrhythmias include all of the following EXCEPT

A) sodium channel blockers.
B) potassium channel blockers.
C) calcium channel blockers.
D) beta-adrenergic blockers.
E) alpha-adrenergic blockers.

Question 38

Beta-adrenergic blockers are examples of

A)angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
B)autonomic nervous system agents.
C)diuretics.
D)calcium channel blockers.

Question 39

Signs and symptoms of CHF include

A)anxiety.
B)cyanotic and clammy skin.
C)tachycardia.
D)tachypnea.
E)anxiety, cyanotic and clammy skin, tachycardia, and tachypnea.

Question 40

Blood loss can be treated with

A)vitamin K.
B)protamine sulfate.
C)DDAVP.
D)vitamin K, protamine sulfate, and DDAVP.

Question 41

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Reduced oxygen

A)Anoxia
B)Hypoxia
C)Ischemia
D)Infarction
E)Cyanosis

Question 42

Match the following blood tests with their definitions.
Evaluates the ability of blood to clot; often performed before surgery

A)PT
B)aPTT
C)INR

Question 43

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Bluish tint to the skin, particularly around the mouth

A)Anoxia
B)Hypoxia
C)Ischemia
D)Infarction
E)Cyanosis

Question 44

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Total lack of oxygen

A)Anoxia
B)Hypoxia
C)Ischemia
D)Infarction
E)Cyanosis

Question 45

Match the following blood tests with their definitions.
Performed to determine how long it takes blood to clot; primarily used in patients taking Coumadin

A)PT
B)aPTT
C)INR

Question 46

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Temporary deficiency of blood flow to an organ or tissue

A)Anoxia
B)Hypoxia
C)Ischemia
D)Infarction
E)Cyanosis

Question 47

Match the following blood tests with their definitions.
Usually done to evaluate heparin therapy effectiveness

A)PT
B)aPTT
C)INR

Question 48

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Tissue death

A)Anoxia
B)Hypoxia
C)Ischemia
D)Infarction
E)Cyanosis

Question 49

Match the types of lipoproteins with their definitions.
Deposit fat in blood vessels

A)High-density lipids (HDL)
B)Low-density lipids (LDL)
C)Very low-density lipids (VLDL)