Deck 11: Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

All of these substances are part of the body's own natural blood pressure-regulating system,EXCEPT ________.

A) angiotensin I
B) renin
C) triglycerides
D) angiotensin II

Answer 1

triglycerides

Question 2

All of the following trade name drugs are used to treat an elevated level of cholesterol,EXCEPT ________.

A) Lipitor
B) Lopid
C) Lanoxin
D) Crestor

Answer 2

Lanoxin

Question 3

The ending ________ is common to generic beta-blocker drugs.

A) -azosin
B) -dipine
C) -olol
D) -pril

Answer 3

-olol

Question 4

When the drug atropine is used to treat bradycardia,its action is to ________.

A) block the movement of calcium to allow the coronary arteries to dilate
B) block acetylcholine receptors in the heart so that the heart rate increases
C) have a negative chronotropic effect
D) lower the cholesterol level

Question 5

The trade names for nitroglycerin include all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) Zocor
B) Nitro-Bid
C) Minitran
D) Nitrostat

Question 6

Beta-blocker drugs used to treat hypertension block all beta receptors in the heart and keep them from binding to ________.

A) acetylcholine
B) angiotensin
C) epinephrine
D) calcium

Question 7

Hypertension is characterized by an increase in ________.

A) the systolic blood pressure
B) the diastolic blood pressure
C) the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure
D) blood cholesterol

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Congestive heart failure was first treated with dried foxglove plant.
B) The Latin name of foxglove is Digitalis lanata because the flowers resembled digits or fingers.
C) The two trade names of digoxin are Lopid and Lanoxin.
D) The drug digoxin (Lanoxin) is the only digitalis drug that is on the market.

Question 9

Which category of drugs promotes the excretion of sodium and water in the urine to lower the blood pressure?

A) ACE inhibitor drugs
B) beta-blocker drugs
C) diuretic drugs
D) digitalis drugs

Question 10

Nitrate drugs ________.

A) constrict the coronary arteries and decrease the flow of oxygenated blood
B) constrict the coronary arteries and increase the flow of oxygenated blood
C) dilate the coronary arteries and decrease the flow of oxygenated blood
D) dilate the coronary arteries and increase the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

Question 11

What is the trade name of the generic beta-blocker drug propranolol?

A) Xylocaine
B) Mavik
C) Inderal
D) Tenormin

Question 12

Calcium channel blocker drugs block the movement of calcium ions into the heart muscle and smooth muscles in the blood vessels.This results in all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) The heart contracts less frequently
B) The arteries dilate
C) the blood pressure is lowered
D) lowering the cholesterol level

Question 13

To decrease the pain of angina pectoris,beta-blocker drugs ________.

A) decrease the heart rate, which decreases the myocardium's need for oxygen
B) decrease the heart rate, which increases the myocardium's need for oxygen
C) increase the heart rate, which decreases the myocardium's need for oxygen
D) increase the heart rate, which increases the myocardium's need for oxygen

Question 14

________ drugs relax smooth muscle in the walls of the arteries,cause the arteries to dilate,and are used to treat hypertension.

A) Antiarrhythmic
B) Diuretic
C) Peripheral vasodilator
D) all of the above

Question 15

The generic drug used to treat congestive heart failure is ________.

A) foxglove
B) nitroglycerin
C) digoxin
D) herbs

Question 16

In addition to being used to treat hypertension and angina pectoris,the beta-blocker drug propranolol (Inderal)is also used to do all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) treat atrial flutter and fibrillation
B) treat digitalis drug toxicity
C) treat essential familial tremor
D) prevent migraine headaches

Question 17

All of the following are trade name calcium channel blocker drugs,EXCEPT ________.

A) Xylocaine
B) Procardia
C) Cardizem
D) Calan

Question 18

Which of the following is a digitalis drug used to treat congestive heart failure?

A) digoxin (Lanoxin)
B) nadolol (Corgard)
C) digoxin immune Fab (Digibind, DigiFab)
D) valsartan (Diovan)

Question 19

If the serum cholesterol level is too high,bile acid sequestrant drugs ________.

A) bind with receptors in the liver so that cholesterol is not formed
B) bind with bile to form an insoluble complex that is excreted in the feces
C) change bile so that the cholesterol in it can be excreted by the kidneys
D) inhibit cholesterol formation so that none is in the bile

Question 20

James Raucher has had asthma since he was a child.When he turned 60,he also developed hypertension.His physician prescribed a cardioselective beta-blocker drug to treat his hypertension because cardioselective beta-blocker drugs ________.

A) are the best choice for older adults with hypertension
B) are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than other beta-blocker drugs
C) are more effective than other beta-blocker drugs for treating hypertension
D) are better than other beta-blocker drugs in keeping the bronchi open and treating patients with hypertension and lung disease

Question 21

Nitroglycerin is available in all of the following drug forms,EXCEPT ________.

A) topical ointment
B) sublingual tablet or spray
C) inhaled powder
D) transdermal patch

Question 22

Drugs used to treat angina pectoris include all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) antiarrhythmic drugs
B) nitrate drugs
C) beta-blocker drugs
D) calcium channel blocker drugs

Question 23

Types of cardiac arrhythmias include all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) hyperlipidemia
B) bradycardia
C) atrial flutter
D) fibrillation

Question 24

Which of the following drugs is NOT an ACE inhibitor drug used to treat hypertension?

A) benazepril (Lotensin)
B) telmisartan (Micardis)
C) lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
D) captopril (Capoten)

Question 25

HDL,LDL,and VLDL are ________.

A) types of lipoproteins
B) carrier molecules
C) types of "good cholesterol"
D) A and B

Question 26

Which of the following is a combination drug that contains two drugs that both lower the serum cholesterol level?

A) Lopid
B) Nitro-Dur
C) Vytorin
D) Rythmol

Question 27

Very low-density lipoproteins carry ________ in the blood.

A) triglycerides
B) sodium
C) the hormone epinephrine
D) cholesterol

Question 28

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning digitalis drugs?

A) They have a positive inotropic effect.
B) They have a negative chronotropic effect.
C) They contain chains of glucose sugars known as glycosides.
D) all of the above

Question 29

________ drugs are also known as "statin drugs."

A) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drugs
B) calcium channel blocker drugs
C) beta-blocker drugs
D) digitalis drugs

Question 30

Which of the following does NOT belong to the drug category of calcium channel blockers?

A) amlodipine (Norvasc)
B) nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
C) isradipine (DynaCirc)
D) prazosin (Minipress)

Question 31

Suzi Choi is a professional golfer.She takes a beta-blocker drug to help ease the performance anxiety she feels when she has to play in front of large crowds or in a televised golf tournament.The beta-blocker drug relieves all of the following symptoms,EXCEPT ________.

A) arrhythmias
B) cold extremities
C) inability to concentrate
D) dry mouth and tremors

Question 32

The trade name for the antiarrhythmic generic drug lidocaine is ________.

A) Xylocaine
B) Lipitor
C) Tekturna
D) Inderal

Question 33

Symptoms of digitalis toxicity include all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) pulse rate below 60 beats per minute
B) a myocardial infarction
C) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
D) yellow-green halos around lights

Question 34

All of the following trade name drugs are used to treat an elevated level of cholesterol,EXCEPT ________.

A) Zocor
B) Zetia
C) Lopressor
D) WelChol

Question 35

All of the following are beta-blocker drugs,EXCEPT ________.

A) betaxolol (Kerlone)
B) bisoprolol (Zebeta)
C) metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)
D) hydralazine (Apresoline)

Question 36

An elevated level of cholesterol in the blood can be due to ________.

A) a genetic disorder
B) eating foods of animal origin
C) dietary intake of egg yolks, cream, and lard
D) all of the above

Question 37

An elevated level of triglycerides can be caused by all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) excessive dietary intake of sugar
B) excessive dietary intake of meat
C) excessive dietary intake of oils and margarine
D) all of the above

Question 38

All of the following categories of drugs are used to treat congestive heart failure,EXCEPT ________.

A) digitalis drugs
B) ACE inhibitor drugs
C) "statin drugs"
D) diuretic drugs

Question 39

Lifestyle changes are the first treatment recommended for which of the following diseases?

A) arrhythmias
B) hypertension
C) hyperlipidemia
D) B and C

Question 40

How are symptoms of digitalis toxicity treated?

A) By giving the drug less frequently
B) By decreasing the dose of the drug
C) by administering an antidote drug to reverse the toxic level.
D) all of the above

Question 41

Alpha-1-blocker drugs are used to treat hypertension because they block alpha₁ receptors located in the arteries and veins.

Question 42

Hyperlipidemia is a category that includes both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

Question 43

Oatmeal in the diet is an effective way to reduce the cholesterol level of the blood.

Question 44

All beta receptors are stimulated by the hormone epinephrine in response to stress or danger.

Question 45

After a myocardial infarction,drugs can be given to improve heart function and reverse the cells that have died.

Question 46

Drugs that are used to treat ventricular fibrillation are also used when the heart has already stopped beating (cardiac arrest).

Question 47

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drugs block HMG-CoA reductase,an enzyme that is involved in the production of cholesterol in the body.

Question 48

The well-known generic name drug rosuvastatin that is used to treat hypercholesterolemia is related to the trade name drug ________.

A) Capoten
B) Crestor
C) Cardizem
D) all of the above

Question 49

The pain of angina pectoris occurs when heart muscle cells die.

Question 50

In patients with angina pectoris,anticoagulant drugs and thrombin inhibitor drugs are prescribed to prevent a blood clot that would cause a myocardial infarction.

Question 51

By blocking an enzyme,ACE inhibitor drugs cause blood vessels to dilate,and this decreases the blood pressure.

Question 52

Digitalis drugs have a positive inotropic effect in treating congestive heart failure because they cause a stronger,more forceful contraction of the heart muscle cells.

Question 53

Digitalis drugs often causes toxicity because they have a short half-life.

Question 54

Chris Zanzone has just discovered that he has hyperlipidemia.Drug therapy,not lifestyle changes,is the first choice of treatment for hyperlipidemia.

Question 55

In 1967 when it was approved by the FDA,propranolol became the first drug in the beta-blocker category.

Question 56

Alcoholic beverages contain sugar that is converted into triglycerides by the body.

Question 57

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drugs are used to treat hypercholesterolemia.

Question 58

The suffix -sartan is common to generic angiotensin II receptor blocker drugs.

Question 59

A high level of HDL is undesirable.

Question 60

Over-the-counter,low-dose,81-mg tablets of this anticoagulant drug are taken daily by patients with heart disease who have had a heart attack or stroke.

A) red yeast
B) aspirin
C) sheep antibodies
D) all of the above

Question 61

Combination drugs used to treat hypertension often contain the diuretic drug hydrochlorothiazide,and this is shown because the trade name of the drug contains the abbreviation ________.

Question 62

Diuretic drugs used to treat hypertension do this by promoting the excretion of ________ and water in the urine,which lowers the blood pressure.

Question 63

The peripheral vasodilator drug minoxidil is used to treat hypertension,but it is also used topically under the trade name Rogaine to treat ________.

Question 64

Bile acid sequestrant drugs are used to treat the pain of angina pectoris.

Question 65

Digoxin immune Fab,which is used to treat digitalis toxicity,is an antigen-binding fragment drug obtained from ________ that have been treated to produce antibodies against the molecular structure of the drug digoxin.

Question 66

Nesiritide (Natrecor),a drug used to treat congestive heart failure,is manufactured from E.coli bacteria,using recombinant DNA technology.

Question 67

The abbreviation HTN stands for ________.

Question 68

Cholesterol is produced by the ________ and also comes from dietary intake from foods.

Question 69

________ is the most frequently prescribed nitrate drug used to treat angina pectoris.

Question 70

To be transported through the blood,cholesterol and triglycerides must bind to certain carrier molecules,which are known as ________.

Question 71

All generic HCG-CoA reductase inhibitor drugs have a common ending of -statin.

Question 72

Oatmeal can lower the cholesterol in the blood because its oat fiber binds to bile and keeps it from being reabsorbed into the blood.

Question 73

Normal blood pressure is defined as 120/80 mm Hg.

Question 74

The generic drug used to treat ventricular fibrillation and that is also used as an anesthetic drug is known as lidocaine and its trade name is ________.

Question 75

Inderide is a combination drug that contains the beta-blocker drug propranolol and the diuretic drug hydrochlorothiazide.

Question 76

Beta receptors located in the ________ are designated as beta₁ receptors.

Question 77

Hypertension is caused by arteriosclerosis or kidney failure,but ________ hypertension has no identifiable cause.

Question 78

The abbreviation HTN stands for ________.

Question 79

The American Heart Association recommends eating fish and taking fish oil supplements that contain omega-3 fatty acids to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Question 80

________ drugs are also known as cardiac glycoside drugs because they have a molecular structure that consists of chains of glucose sugar known as glycosides.