Deck 21: Treatment of Angina

Question 1

Why should a patient be nitrate free for at least half the day?

A)To minimize the risk of drug interactions with other medications
B)To minimize the risk of becoming dependent and then tolerant to the drug effects
C)To allow the body to improve its chances of preventing angina without medication
D)To minimize the risk of becoming tolerant to the drug effects

Answer 1

To minimize the risk of becoming tolerant to the drug effects

Question 2

Which of the following is not a type of angina?

A)Stable
B)Unstable
C)Thromboembolic
D)Vasospastic

Answer 2

Thromboembolic

Question 3

Which of the following can be used to treat acute symptoms of angina?

A)Lisinopril
B)Isosorbide dinitrate
C)Propranolol
D)Nifedipine

Answer 3

Isosorbide dinitrate

Question 4

Which of the following warning labels should be placed on a prescription for diltiazem?

A)Keep in original container.
B)Protect from light.
C)Avoid grapefruit juice.
D)Refrigeration required.

Question 5

How do beta blockers help treat angina?

A)They reduce vasospasms that restrict the flow of blood and oxygen.
B)They block muscle channels in the heart that suppress depolarization and reduce contraction of the heart.
C)They reduce the workload of the heart,which reduces the heart's demand for oxygen.
D)They reduce heart oxygen consumption during exercise by decreasing heart rate and heart contractions.

Question 6

Which of the following can be used to treat variant angina?

A)Aspirin
B)Atorvastatin
C)Valsartan
D)Nifedipine

Question 7

Which of the following can be used to decrease the frequency and severity of exertional angina?

A)Benalapril
B)Metoprolol
C)Losartan
D)Nicardipine

Question 8

The most common reason for the onset of stable angina is which of the following?

A)Physical exertion
B)High-fat diet
C)Smoking
D)Drinking alcohol

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.Nadolol
b.Isosorbide dinitrate
c.Verapamil
Calcium channel blocker

Question 10

How should nitroglycerin not be dispensed to the patient?

A)Properly repackaged in a prescription vial
B)In its original container
C)With a nonsafety cap
D)In an amber glass bottle

Question 11

Angina is a symptom of _____ disease.

A)atrium heart
B)ischemic heart
C)peripheral artery
D)valvular

Question 12

Angina is sometimes classified as a chronic disease of lifestyle.

Question 13

What is the current focus of drug therapy for treating angina?

A)Treat and prevent moderate symptoms of angina.
B)Increase the heart rate to make oxygen more available to the heart.
C)Treat and prevent comorbid cardiovascular diseases that may cause angina.
D)Increase the heart rate to allow for an increased cardiac output.

Question 14

A fatal drop in blood pressure can occur when _____ is administered to patients who are taking nitroglycerin.

A)ibuprofen
B)atenolol
C)vardenafil
D)fosinopril

Question 15

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.Nadolol
b.Isosorbide dinitrate
c.Verapamil
b-Adrenergic blocker

Question 16

How can antianginal drugs help decrease the workload of the heart and reduce angina?

A)By decreasing blood to the heart
B)By increasing vasoconstriction,thereby increasing oxygen supply to the heart
C)By increasing the heart rate
D)By reducing the heart rate,thereby reducing the demand for oxygen

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.Nadolol
b.Isosorbide dinitrate
c.Verapamil
Nitrate

Question 18

Angina pain can be mistaken for severe heartburn.

Question 19

Patients should be instructed to remove a transdermal nitroglycerin patch after _____ hours.

A)5 to 6
B)10 to 12
C)12 to 15
D)15 to 20

Question 20

Which of the following can reduce the risk of angina?

A)Overeating
B)Exercise
C)Smoking
D)Overexertion

Question 21

Calcium channel blockers are used in the treatment of stable and unstable angina.

Question 22

Nitroglycerin is lipid soluble and readily crosses cell membranes.

Question 23

b-Adrenergic blockers are the oldest class of drugs used to treat angina.