CARDIO APEA 3P EXAM, ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT Answers

An example of a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker is: nebivolol (Bystolic). verapamil (Calan). diltiazem (Cardizem). amlodipine (Norvasc). norvasc negative inotropes are indicated for pt dx with a fib isosorbide denigrate is indicated for tx of acute angina chronic agina MI esophageal spasm chronic angina Gemfibrozil (Lopid) should be discontinued if a mild decrease in hemoglobin is experienced. symptoms of biliary colic are present. the patient complains of syncope. the patient develops cataracts. sx of biliary colic are present A patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix) for edema secondary to heart failure. The patient should be informed that furosemide (Lasix) may cause: hyperglycemia. hypouricemia. hypermagnesemia. hyponatremia. hyponatremia Aliskiren (Tekturna), used in the treatment of essential hypertension, is classified as a(n): alpha agonist. aldosterone receptor antagonists. calcium channel blocker. direct renin inhibitor. direct renin inhibitor Pt who started on benicar should be advised to report diarrhea and wt loss Thiazide diuretics are indicated for tx of HTN An example of a cardioselective beta-blocker used in the treatment of heart failure is: nicardipine (Cardene). losartan (Cozaar). metoprolol (Lopressor). propranolol (Inderal). metoprolol (Loppressor) To reduce the flushing effects caused by nifedipine (Adalat CC), it should be taken with: grapefruit. milk. an aspirin. low-fat meals. low fat meals Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) lower blood pressure by: blocking vasodilation and water retention effects of angiotensin II. suppressing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. blocking the vasoconstricting and sodium retention effects of angiotensin II. blocking beta receptors in the heart, resulting in a decrease in myocardial contractility. blocking the vasoconstricting and sodium retention effects of angiotensin II. Dabigatran (Pradaxa), an anticoagulant, is also classified as a: direct factor Xa inhibitor. direct thrombin inhibitor. indirect thrombin inhibitor. factor V inhibitor