Question 1

Strokes occur when brain cells are ___________.

Accepted Answer

Strokes occur when brain cells are deprived of oxygen or are damaged by sudden bleeding into the brain.

Question 2

Gender has no bearing on risk factors for stroke.

Accepted Answer

Gender is an important risk factor for stroke.

Question 3

Which auxiliary warning label should pharmacy technicians attach to the prescription vial of warfarin when it is dispensed?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin can cause fetal abnormalities so pharmacy technicians should apply the warning label AVOID PREGNANCY to prescription vials.

Question 4

Drugs that control the rate of clot formation and clot dissolution are classified as _____ and can prevent stroke and myocardial infarction.

Accepted Answer

Drugs that control the rate of clot formation and clot dissolution are classified as antithrombotics and can prevent stroke and myocardial infarction.

Question 5

Abciximab,a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor,works by blocking the final pathway of platelet aggregation and is the only _____ antiplatelet drug.

Accepted Answer

Abciximab is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor.It blocks the final pathway of platelet aggregation.Abciximab is the only parenteral antiplatelet drug.

Question 6

Antiplatelet drugs should not be combined with _____ without medical supervision.

Accepted Answer

Antiplatelet drugs should not be combined with anticoagulants without medical supervision.

Question 7

Of the following risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarctions,which one promotes atherosclerosis,increases clotting factors in the blood,stimulates vasoconstriction,and weakens the endothelial wall?

Accepted Answer

Modifiable risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarction are smoking,alcohol consumption,and diet.Smoking promotes atherosclerosis,increases clotting factors in the blood (fibrinogen),stimulates vasoconstriction,and weakens the endothelial wall.

Question 8

The leading cause of death in the United States is myocardial infarction,accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths.

Accepted Answer

Myocardial infarction the leading cause of death in the United States,accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths.

Question 9

_____ is an orally administered anticoagulant that is used to prevent pulmonary embolism,thrombotic and embolic stroke,acute myocardial infarction,and atrial fibrillation.

Accepted Answer

Warfarin is an orally administered anticoagulant that is used to prevent pulmonary embolism,thrombotic and embolic stroke,acute myocardial infarction,and atrial fibrillation.

Question 10

An example of an anticoagulant that is manufactured from pig intestines and cow lungs is _____.

Accepted Answer

Heparin is an anticoagulant that is derived from pig intestines or cow lungs.

Question 11

All thrombolytics lose shelf-life rapidly after reconstitution.They must be stored in the refrigerator and used within ____ hours.

Accepted Answer

All thrombolytics lose shelf-life rapidly after reconstitution.They must be stored in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.

Question 12

Hemolysis is the medical term for stopping or flowing of blood.

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis is the process of stopping the flow of blood.

Question 13

Only three thrombolytic agents are currently in use.They are _____.

Accepted Answer

Only three thrombolytic agents are currently in use.They are alteplase,streptokinase,and tenecteplase.

Question 14

The most common cause of strokes is aneurysm in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Blood clots (thrombi,emboli)are the most common cause of strokes.

Question 15

The buildup of lipids and plaque inside of artery walls)can block blood flow through arteries is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis (a buildup of lipids and plaque inside of artery walls)can block blood flow through arteries.

Question 16

Aspirin can be used for both myocardial infarctions and strokes.

Accepted Answer

Although aspirin is a nonprescription drug,it is an effective for the management of post myocardial infarction and stroke.

Question 17

Antiplatelet drugs produce their effect by _____.

Accepted Answer

Antiplatelet drugs produce their effect by interfering with steps in the clot formation process.

Question 18

Warfarin works by interfering with the formation of vitamin ___-dependent clotting factors.

Accepted Answer

Warfarin interferes with the formation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

Question 19

Which routes of administration can be used to administer heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin?

Accepted Answer

Heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin are administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection.

Question 20

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on _____ low-density lipoproteins (LDL)and _____ high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

Accepted Answer

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDL)and raising high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

Quiz 24: Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

Strokes occur when brain cells are ___________.

Gender has no bearing on risk factors for stroke.

Which auxiliary warning label should pharmacy technicians attach to the prescription vial of warfarin when it is dispensed?

Drugs that control the rate of clot formation and clot dissolution are classified as _____ and can prevent stroke and myocardial infarction.

Abciximab,a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor,works by blocking the final pathway of platelet aggregation and is the only _____ antiplatelet drug.

Antiplatelet drugs should not be combined with _____ without medical supervision.

Of the following risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarctions,which one promotes atherosclerosis,increases clotting factors in the blood,stimulates vasoconstriction,and weakens the endothelial wall?

The leading cause of death in the United States is myocardial infarction,accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths.

_____ is an orally administered anticoagulant that is used to prevent pulmonary embolism,thrombotic and embolic stroke,acute myocardial infarction,and atrial fibrillation.

An example of an anticoagulant that is manufactured from pig intestines and cow lungs is _____.

All thrombolytics lose shelf-life rapidly after reconstitution.They must be stored in the refrigerator and used within ____ hours.

Hemolysis is the medical term for stopping or flowing of blood.

Only three thrombolytic agents are currently in use.They are _____.

The most common cause of strokes is aneurysm in the brain.

The buildup of lipids and plaque inside of artery walls) can block blood flow through arteries is called _____.

Aspirin can be used for both myocardial infarctions and strokes.

Antiplatelet drugs produce their effect by _____.

Warfarin works by interfering with the formation of vitamin ___-dependent clotting factors.

Which routes of administration can be used to administer heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin?

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on _ low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and _ high-density lipoproteins (HDL) .

Quiz 24: Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

Strokes occur when brain cells are ___________.

Gender has no bearing on risk factors for stroke.

Which auxiliary warning label should pharmacy technicians attach to the prescription vial of warfarin when it is dispensed?

Drugs that control the rate of clot formation and clot dissolution are classified as _____ and can prevent stroke and myocardial infarction.

Abciximab,a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor,works by blocking the final pathway of platelet aggregation and is the only _____ antiplatelet drug.

Antiplatelet drugs should not be combined with _____ without medical supervision.

Of the following risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarctions,which one promotes atherosclerosis,increases clotting factors in the blood,stimulates vasoconstriction,and weakens the endothelial wall?

The leading cause of death in the United States is myocardial infarction,accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths.

_____ is an orally administered anticoagulant that is used to prevent pulmonary embolism,thrombotic and embolic stroke,acute myocardial infarction,and atrial fibrillation.

An example of an anticoagulant that is manufactured from pig intestines and cow lungs is _____.

All thrombolytics lose shelf-life rapidly after reconstitution.They must be stored in the refrigerator and used within ____ hours.

Hemolysis is the medical term for stopping or flowing of blood.

Only three thrombolytic agents are currently in use.They are _____.

The most common cause of strokes is aneurysm in the brain.

The buildup of lipids and plaque inside of artery walls) can block blood flow through arteries is called _____.

Aspirin can be used for both myocardial infarctions and strokes.

Antiplatelet drugs produce their effect by _____.

Warfarin works by interfering with the formation of vitamin ___-dependent clotting factors.

Which routes of administration can be used to administer heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin?

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on _____ low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and _____ high-density lipoproteins (HDL) .

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on _ low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and _ high-density lipoproteins (HDL) .