APMLE PHARM - CARDIAC/RENAL AGENTS ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025 NEWEST UPDATE)

APMLE PHARM - CARDIAC/RENAL AGENTS ASSESSMENT
EXAM WITH IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS (2025
NEWEST UPDATE)




This drug has a SE called 'cinchonism' CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Quinidine



3. This is the most common non-cardiac side effect of Quinidine CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Dirrahea



6. What drug will induce hypotension from ganglionic block with rapid IV administration
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Procainamide



7. This drug has an active metabolite called NAPA CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Procainamide



9. This class IB is NOT effective against atrial arrhythmias CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Lidocaine



11. This drug is used to treat digoxin-induced arrhythmias. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Phenytoin

,13. This class IB drug is given slow IV to avoid arrhythmias or seizures CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Lidocaine



This drug is used orally to treat chronic ventricular arrhythmias CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Mexilitine



This class 1c drug has BB activity and is metabolized by CYP2D6 CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Propafenone



This beta blocker is rapidly metabolized by plasma esterase CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Esmolol



This drug contains Iodine CORRECT ANSWER>>>>amiodarone



This is given IV for life threatening V-tach or V-fib. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Bretylium



This drug causes constipation and may make patients perform the valsalva while pooping
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Verapamil



This drug is used to treat A-Fib, A-Flutter and CHF, its antiarrhythmic mechanisms are
vagomimetic with direct inhibition of sympathetic activity CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Digoxin



Hyperkalemia increases the risk of _______ toxicity and Torsades de pointes. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Digoxin

, Be careful when using Digoxin with the following drug class due to hypokalemia
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Diuretic



Name the 2 treatments for Digoxin toxicity. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>IV potasium and
FAB (digibind)



This has an antimuscarinic effect and is given for bradyarrythmias CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Atropine



This is given for PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) and reentry. Very short HL
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Adenosine



Adenosine is antagonized by what class of molecules? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Methylxanthines



Name the 3 loop diuretics CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Loop, Thiaide, K sparing



Loop diuretics act on the: CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Asc. loop on Henle



Thiazides act on CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Distule tubule



Constipation is a major SE of this Alpha 2A agonist CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Clonidine