AANP-AGNP Prep-Cardiovascular Questions and Answers

Which of the following medications are indicated as treatment options for those who are classified as black per JNC-8 guidelines for the treatment of HTN? A.) Thiazide diuretics B.) CCBs C.) Loop diuretics D.) Both A and B D.) Both A and B Per JNC-8 guidelines, what is the goal BP for those 60 years old or younger with or without DM or CKD? A.) 120/80 B.) 130/80 C.) 130/90 D.) 150/90 C.) 130/90 All diuretics will: A.) decrease blood volume B.) decrease venous pressure C.) decrease preload (cardiac filling) D.) all of these D.) all of these Diuretic effect is antagonized by which of the following medication classes? A.) NSAIDs B.) ACEIs C.) TUMS D.) CCBs A.) NSAIDs Which electrolyte is especially important to monitor with the patient taking a diuretic? A.) Potassium B.) calcium C.) magnesium D.) none, it doesn't affect the eletrolytes A.) Potassium The action of thiazide diuretics includes: A.) change in the way the kidneys handle sodium thereby increasing urine output B.) reabsorption of sodium and potassium thereby increasing fluid retention C.) inhibiting the sodium-potassium-chloride pump of the kidneys in the loop of Henle D.) all of these A.) change in the way the kidneys handle sodium thereby increasing urine output