CPJE Clinical Cardiovascular Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Side effects of BAS
TG^^^
Constipation; Cramping
Other: stomach pain, bloating, farting
Most of GI issues can be reduced by drinking lots of water and fiber
Which niacin product is:
- best tolerate
- most flushing
-most hepatotoxic
Best tolerated = ER (NIASPAN)
Most flushing = IR (NIACOR)
Most hepaottoxic: SR/CR (SLO-NIACIN)
Which fenofibrate brand names need to be taken w/ meals?
Fenoglide
Lipofen
Which BAS product has NO DDI?
Colesevelam (WELCHOL)
At what dose does niacin cause risk for rhabdo?
> or = 1 gram/day
or if used with statin
Which BAS product can cause tooth problems?
Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
tooth discoloration, enamel erosion, or tooth decay
, Which BAS product is C/I in bowel obstructino?
Colesevelam (Welcol)
When starting entresto, how to wash out ACE/ARB?
ACEi: 36 hour washout
ARB: no washout needed
Long acting nitrates require _____ hours of drug-free interval to avoid tolerance
10-12 hours
which Class 3 anti-arrhythmics should be avoided in patients w/ HF?
Sotalol
Dronedarone (only in patients w/ episode of ADHF)
which Class 1 anti-arrhythmics should be avoided in patients w/ HF?
1C: Flecainide & Propafenone
What are unique side effects of clevedipine
Lipid Emulsion
^^^^TG
High infection risk (max time after puncture = 12 hours)
Which statins should be taken at night?
STATIN: **** the LIGHT
Simvastatin
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Simvastatin & Lovastatin: Max dose w/ Amiodarone
Simva: 20mg
Lova: 40mg
Simvastatin & Lovastatin: Max dose w/ Amlodipine
Simva: 20mg
Lova: no interaction
Verified Correct Answers
Side effects of BAS
TG^^^
Constipation; Cramping
Other: stomach pain, bloating, farting
Most of GI issues can be reduced by drinking lots of water and fiber
Which niacin product is:
- best tolerate
- most flushing
-most hepatotoxic
Best tolerated = ER (NIASPAN)
Most flushing = IR (NIACOR)
Most hepaottoxic: SR/CR (SLO-NIACIN)
Which fenofibrate brand names need to be taken w/ meals?
Fenoglide
Lipofen
Which BAS product has NO DDI?
Colesevelam (WELCHOL)
At what dose does niacin cause risk for rhabdo?
> or = 1 gram/day
or if used with statin
Which BAS product can cause tooth problems?
Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
tooth discoloration, enamel erosion, or tooth decay
, Which BAS product is C/I in bowel obstructino?
Colesevelam (Welcol)
When starting entresto, how to wash out ACE/ARB?
ACEi: 36 hour washout
ARB: no washout needed
Long acting nitrates require _____ hours of drug-free interval to avoid tolerance
10-12 hours
which Class 3 anti-arrhythmics should be avoided in patients w/ HF?
Sotalol
Dronedarone (only in patients w/ episode of ADHF)
which Class 1 anti-arrhythmics should be avoided in patients w/ HF?
1C: Flecainide & Propafenone
What are unique side effects of clevedipine
Lipid Emulsion
^^^^TG
High infection risk (max time after puncture = 12 hours)
Which statins should be taken at night?
STATIN: **** the LIGHT
Simvastatin
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Simvastatin & Lovastatin: Max dose w/ Amiodarone
Simva: 20mg
Lova: 40mg
Simvastatin & Lovastatin: Max dose w/ Amlodipine
Simva: 20mg
Lova: no interaction
