Deck 21: Treatment of Angina

Question 1

Pharmacological therapy for angina is administered to increase _____.

A)blood to the heart
B)oxygen supply to the heart
C)decrease the workload of the heart
D)all of the above

Answer 1

D
Drugs used in the treatment of angina are administered to increase the blood and oxygen supply to the heart and to decrease the workload of the heart.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False
Calcium channel blockers are used in treatment of variant and stable angina.

Question 3

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

A)physical exertion
B)high-fat diet
C)smoking
D)drinking alcohol

Answer 3

A
Physical exertion is the most common reason for the onset of angina.

Question 4

Angina pain can be mistaken for severe heartburn.

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.atenolol
b.isosorbide dinitrate
c.amlodipine
ß-adrenergic blocker

Question 6

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

Question 7

Transdermal patches are designed to deliver their effects for 24 hours;however,the patch should never be worn for the entire 24-hour period.Patients should be instructed to remove the patch after _____ hours.

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

Question 8

Nitroglycerin is lipid soluble and readily crosses cell membranes.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a type of angina?

A)stable
B)unstable
C)thromboembolic
D)variant

Question 10

An adverse reaction such as a fatal drop in blood pressure can occur when _____ (treatment for erectile dysfunction)are administered to patients who are taking nitroglycerin.

A)NSAIDs
B)ß-blockers
C)phosphodiesterase inhibitors
D)a and c

Question 11

Angina is a symptom of _____ disease.

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

Question 12

Lifestyle plays a minor risk in angina.

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.atenolol
b.isosorbide dinitrate
c.amlodipine
nitrate

Question 14

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their drug classes.
a.atenolol
b.isosorbide dinitrate
c.amlodipine
calcium channel blocker

Question 15

How should nitroglycerin not be dispensed to the patient?

A)loose tablets in a prescription vial
B)in its original container
C)with a nonsafety cap
D)in an amber glass bottle

Question 16

High dietary cholesterol is a contributing factor for the development of:

A)coronary artery disease
B)myocardial ischemia
C)atherosclerosis
D)all of the above

Question 17

In all types of angina,there is an imbalance between blood supplied to the heart muscle and the need for blood and _____.

A)blood
B)oxygen
C)nitrogen
D)b and c

Question 18

Nitrates act by what means to reduce angina pain?

A)dilate veins
B)reduce heart muscle tension
C)decrease oxygen demand
D)all of the above