APMLE PHARM - CARDIAC/RENAL AGENTS
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025
NEWEST UPDATE)
This drug has a SE called 'cinchonism' - (ANSWERS)Quinidine
This is the most common non-cardiac side effect of Quinidine - (ANSWERS)Dirrahea
What drug will induce hypotension from ganglionic block with rapid IV administration -
(ANSWERS)Procainamide
This drug has an active metabolite called NAPA - (ANSWERS)Procainamide
This class IB is NOT effective against atrial arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)Lidocaine
This drug is used to treat digoxin-induced arrhythmias. - (ANSWERS)Phenytoin
This class IB drug is given slow IV to avoid arrhythmias or seizures - (ANSWERS)Lidocaine
This drug is used orally to treat chronic ventricular arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)Mexilitine
This class 1c drug has BB activity and is metabolized by CYP2D6 - (ANSWERS)Propafenone
This beta blocker is rapidly metabolized by plasma esterase - (ANSWERS)Esmolol
This drug contains Iodine - (ANSWERS)amiodarone
This is given IV for life threatening V-tach or V-fib. - (ANSWERS)Bretylium
This drug causes constipation and may make patients perform the valsalva while pooping -
(ANSWERS)Verapamil
This drug is used to treat A-Fib, A-Flutter and CHF, its antiarrhythmic mechanisms are
vagomimetic with direct inhibition of sympathetic activity - (ANSWERS)Digoxin
Hyperkalemia increases the risk of _______ toxicity and Torsades de pointes. -
(ANSWERS)Digoxin
Be careful when using Digoxin with the following drug class due to hypokalemia -
(ANSWERS)Diuretic
, APMLE PHARM - CARDIAC/RENAL AGENTS
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025
NEWEST UPDATE)
Name the 2 treatments for Digoxin toxicity. - (ANSWERS)IV potasium and FAB (digibind)
This has an antimuscarinic effect and is given for bradyarrythmias - (ANSWERS)Atropine
This is given for PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) and reentry. Very short HL -
(ANSWERS)Adenosine
Adenosine is antagonized by what class of molecules? - (ANSWERS)Methylxanthines
Name the 3 loop diuretics - (ANSWERS)Loop, Thiaide, K sparing
Loop diuretics act on the: - (ANSWERS)Asc. Loop on Henle
Thiazides act on - (ANSWERS)Distule tubule
Constipation is a major SE of this Alpha 2A agonist - (ANSWERS)Clonidine
This drug inhibits ejaculation - (ANSWERS)Clonidine
This drug must be discontinued slowly to avoid rebound sympathetic activity that can cause
hypertensive crisis, tachycardia or arrhythmia. - (ANSWERS)Clonodine
This drug is metabolized to alpha-methyl-norepinephrine. - (ANSWERS)Methyldopa
This is a metabolite of methyldopa and displaces what hormone in nerve terminals -
(ANSWERS)norepinephrine
Is methyldopa safe for pregant mothers? - (ANSWERS)HELL NO BROTHER/SISTER
This alpha antagonist causes slight reflex tachycardia - (ANSWERS)Doxazocin
Where are the alpha-1 receptors located - (ANSWERS)vasculature smooth muscle
What drug class can block the cardiovascular effects of hypoglycemia - (ANSWERS)BB
This drug is good for blacks who generally do not respond well to beta blockers. It lowers BP
with little or no effect on HR - (ANSWERS)labetolol
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025
NEWEST UPDATE)
This drug has a SE called 'cinchonism' - (ANSWERS)Quinidine
This is the most common non-cardiac side effect of Quinidine - (ANSWERS)Dirrahea
What drug will induce hypotension from ganglionic block with rapid IV administration -
(ANSWERS)Procainamide
This drug has an active metabolite called NAPA - (ANSWERS)Procainamide
This class IB is NOT effective against atrial arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)Lidocaine
This drug is used to treat digoxin-induced arrhythmias. - (ANSWERS)Phenytoin
This class IB drug is given slow IV to avoid arrhythmias or seizures - (ANSWERS)Lidocaine
This drug is used orally to treat chronic ventricular arrhythmias - (ANSWERS)Mexilitine
This class 1c drug has BB activity and is metabolized by CYP2D6 - (ANSWERS)Propafenone
This beta blocker is rapidly metabolized by plasma esterase - (ANSWERS)Esmolol
This drug contains Iodine - (ANSWERS)amiodarone
This is given IV for life threatening V-tach or V-fib. - (ANSWERS)Bretylium
This drug causes constipation and may make patients perform the valsalva while pooping -
(ANSWERS)Verapamil
This drug is used to treat A-Fib, A-Flutter and CHF, its antiarrhythmic mechanisms are
vagomimetic with direct inhibition of sympathetic activity - (ANSWERS)Digoxin
Hyperkalemia increases the risk of _______ toxicity and Torsades de pointes. -
(ANSWERS)Digoxin
Be careful when using Digoxin with the following drug class due to hypokalemia -
(ANSWERS)Diuretic
, APMLE PHARM - CARDIAC/RENAL AGENTS
ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH
QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025
NEWEST UPDATE)
Name the 2 treatments for Digoxin toxicity. - (ANSWERS)IV potasium and FAB (digibind)
This has an antimuscarinic effect and is given for bradyarrythmias - (ANSWERS)Atropine
This is given for PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) and reentry. Very short HL -
(ANSWERS)Adenosine
Adenosine is antagonized by what class of molecules? - (ANSWERS)Methylxanthines
Name the 3 loop diuretics - (ANSWERS)Loop, Thiaide, K sparing
Loop diuretics act on the: - (ANSWERS)Asc. Loop on Henle
Thiazides act on - (ANSWERS)Distule tubule
Constipation is a major SE of this Alpha 2A agonist - (ANSWERS)Clonidine
This drug inhibits ejaculation - (ANSWERS)Clonidine
This drug must be discontinued slowly to avoid rebound sympathetic activity that can cause
hypertensive crisis, tachycardia or arrhythmia. - (ANSWERS)Clonodine
This drug is metabolized to alpha-methyl-norepinephrine. - (ANSWERS)Methyldopa
This is a metabolite of methyldopa and displaces what hormone in nerve terminals -
(ANSWERS)norepinephrine
Is methyldopa safe for pregant mothers? - (ANSWERS)HELL NO BROTHER/SISTER
This alpha antagonist causes slight reflex tachycardia - (ANSWERS)Doxazocin
Where are the alpha-1 receptors located - (ANSWERS)vasculature smooth muscle
What drug class can block the cardiovascular effects of hypoglycemia - (ANSWERS)BB
This drug is good for blacks who generally do not respond well to beta blockers. It lowers BP
with little or no effect on HR - (ANSWERS)labetolol
