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PTCB TEST BANK EXAM \LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS \\ COMPLETE EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS \ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST VERSION 2025
Angiotensin converting- Ind= hypertension, congestive heart failure
enzyme inhibitors (ACE or
ACEIs)
Angiotensin converting- Reactions: unproductive cough, angioedema
enzyme inhibitors (ACE or (swelling of face, throat, tongue), hypotension
ACEIs)
Example of ACEI (-pril) Enalapril (Vasotec)
Example of ACEI Benazepril (Lotensin)
Example of ACEI Lisinopril (Prinvil,Zestril)
Example of ACEI Quniapril (Accupril)
Angiotensin II receptor *same indications/reactions as ACEIs
blockers (ARBs) (CARDIO)
Example of ARBs (-sartan) Candesartan (Atacand)
Example of ARBs Losartan (Cozaar)
Example of ARBs Irbesartan (Avapro)
Example of ARBs Valsartan (Diovan)
Antiarrhythmic agents Ind= abnormal heart rhythm due to atrial and ventricular
fibrillation (heart quivers)
Antiarrhythmic agents Reactions= QT prolongation , dizziness, drowsiness
Example of antiarrhythmic Flecanide (Tambacor)
agents
Example of antiarrhythmic Amiodarone (Condarone)
agents
Example of antiarrhythmic Propafenone (Rythmol)
agents
Ind= blood thinners, PREVENT the formation of blood
Anticoagulants
clots and reduce the risk of stroke
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the development of a blood clot in the veins deep in
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
the body due to slow blood flow or injury
Anticoagulants Reactions= bleeding,fatigue,bruising
Example of anticoagulant Apixaban (Eliquis)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Example of anticoagulant
Warfarin (Coumadin) Example of anticoagulant
Dabigatran (Heparin) Another name for Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Example of anticoagulant
Ind= prevents platelets from sticking together, which
Antiplatelet agents
reduces the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack),
stroke, or angina
Myocardial Infarction Heart attack
Antiplatelet agents Reactions= bleeding, bruising, stomach irritation
Aspirin Example of antiplatelet
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Example of antiplatelet
Prasugrel (Effient) Example of antiplatelet
Ticagrelor (Brilinta) Example of antiplatelet
What is the difference Anticoagulants slows down body's process of
between anticoagulants and making clots vs antiplatelets preventing blood
antiplatelet? clots from sticking together and forming a clot
Beta Blockers Ind= hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias
Beta Blockers Reactions= fatigue, bradycardia, slow heart rate, depression
Examples of beta blockers (- Atenolol (Tenormin)
ol)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta) Examples of beta blockers
Bisoprolol (Monocor) Another name for Bisoprolol
Metoprolol (Lopressor) Examples of beta blockers
Carvedilol (Coreg) Examples of beta blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers Ind= hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Reactions= peripheral edema (swelling of hands
Calcium Channel Blockers
and/or lower legs), palpitations, drowsiness,
headaches
Peripheral edema Swelling of hands and/or lower legs
Amlodopine (Norvasc) Examples of calcium channel blockers (-dipine)
Felodipine (Plendil) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Nifedipine (Procardia) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Examples of calcium channel blockers
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Verapamil (Calan) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Cholesterol-lowering drugs Ind= hypercholesterolemia
Cholesterol-lowering drugs Reactions = muscle pain, numbness, upset stomach, headache,
dizziness
Bile acid sequestrants Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholestyramine (Questran) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
Colesevelam (Welchol) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
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Colestipol (Colestid) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
Fibric Acid Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Fenofibrate (Tricor) Example of CLD/fibric acid
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Example of CLD/fibric acid
HMG-CoA Reductase Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Inhibitors
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin)
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Omega-3 fatty acids Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) Example of CLD/omega-3 fatty acids
Proprotein Convertase Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Subtilisin Kexin Type 9
(PCSK9) Inhibitors
Praluent (Alirocumab) Example of CLD/PCSK9
Repatha (Evolocumab) Example of CLD/PCSK9
Ezetimibe (Zetia) cholesterol lowering drugs
Niacin (Niaspan) cholesterol lowering drugs
Diuretics Ind= increased urine production to alleviate edema related
hypertension
Reactions= orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop
Diuretics
in bp), hypokalemia (low potassium)
Orthostatic hypotension Low blood pressure
Hypokalemia Low levels of potassium
Bumetanide (Bumex) Example of diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix) Example of diuretics
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Example of diuretics
Vasodilators Ind= hypertension, cognitive heart failure
Vasodilators Reactions= drop in bp, flushing, bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Bradycardia Slow heart rate
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Example of vasodilator
Hydralazine (Apresoline) Example of vasodilator
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Dinitrate Example of vasodilator
SR)
Isosorbide Mononitrate Example of vasodilator
(Imdur)
Ind= gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic
Antacids
ulcer disease (PUD), occasional indigestion
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PTCB TEST BANK EXAM \LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS \\ COMPLETE EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS \ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST VERSION 2025
Angiotensin converting- Ind= hypertension, congestive heart failure
enzyme inhibitors (ACE or
ACEIs)
Angiotensin converting- Reactions: unproductive cough, angioedema
enzyme inhibitors (ACE or (swelling of face, throat, tongue), hypotension
ACEIs)
Example of ACEI (-pril) Enalapril (Vasotec)
Example of ACEI Benazepril (Lotensin)
Example of ACEI Lisinopril (Prinvil,Zestril)
Example of ACEI Quniapril (Accupril)
Angiotensin II receptor *same indications/reactions as ACEIs
blockers (ARBs) (CARDIO)
Example of ARBs (-sartan) Candesartan (Atacand)
Example of ARBs Losartan (Cozaar)
Example of ARBs Irbesartan (Avapro)
Example of ARBs Valsartan (Diovan)
Antiarrhythmic agents Ind= abnormal heart rhythm due to atrial and ventricular
fibrillation (heart quivers)
Antiarrhythmic agents Reactions= QT prolongation , dizziness, drowsiness
Example of antiarrhythmic Flecanide (Tambacor)
agents
Example of antiarrhythmic Amiodarone (Condarone)
agents
Example of antiarrhythmic Propafenone (Rythmol)
agents
Ind= blood thinners, PREVENT the formation of blood
Anticoagulants
clots and reduce the risk of stroke
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the development of a blood clot in the veins deep in
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
the body due to slow blood flow or injury
Anticoagulants Reactions= bleeding,fatigue,bruising
Example of anticoagulant Apixaban (Eliquis)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Example of anticoagulant
Warfarin (Coumadin) Example of anticoagulant
Dabigatran (Heparin) Another name for Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Example of anticoagulant
Ind= prevents platelets from sticking together, which
Antiplatelet agents
reduces the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack),
stroke, or angina
Myocardial Infarction Heart attack
Antiplatelet agents Reactions= bleeding, bruising, stomach irritation
Aspirin Example of antiplatelet
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Example of antiplatelet
Prasugrel (Effient) Example of antiplatelet
Ticagrelor (Brilinta) Example of antiplatelet
What is the difference Anticoagulants slows down body's process of
between anticoagulants and making clots vs antiplatelets preventing blood
antiplatelet? clots from sticking together and forming a clot
Beta Blockers Ind= hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias
Beta Blockers Reactions= fatigue, bradycardia, slow heart rate, depression
Examples of beta blockers (- Atenolol (Tenormin)
ol)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta) Examples of beta blockers
Bisoprolol (Monocor) Another name for Bisoprolol
Metoprolol (Lopressor) Examples of beta blockers
Carvedilol (Coreg) Examples of beta blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers Ind= hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Reactions= peripheral edema (swelling of hands
Calcium Channel Blockers
and/or lower legs), palpitations, drowsiness,
headaches
Peripheral edema Swelling of hands and/or lower legs
Amlodopine (Norvasc) Examples of calcium channel blockers (-dipine)
Felodipine (Plendil) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Nifedipine (Procardia) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Examples of calcium channel blockers
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Verapamil (Calan) Examples of calcium channel blockers
Cholesterol-lowering drugs Ind= hypercholesterolemia
Cholesterol-lowering drugs Reactions = muscle pain, numbness, upset stomach, headache,
dizziness
Bile acid sequestrants Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholestyramine (Questran) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
Colesevelam (Welchol) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
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Colestipol (Colestid) Example of CLD/ bile acid sequestrant
Fibric Acid Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Fenofibrate (Tricor) Example of CLD/fibric acid
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Example of CLD/fibric acid
HMG-CoA Reductase Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Inhibitors
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin)
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Example of CLD/ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Omega-3 fatty acids Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) Example of CLD/omega-3 fatty acids
Proprotein Convertase Subtype of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Subtilisin Kexin Type 9
(PCSK9) Inhibitors
Praluent (Alirocumab) Example of CLD/PCSK9
Repatha (Evolocumab) Example of CLD/PCSK9
Ezetimibe (Zetia) cholesterol lowering drugs
Niacin (Niaspan) cholesterol lowering drugs
Diuretics Ind= increased urine production to alleviate edema related
hypertension
Reactions= orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop
Diuretics
in bp), hypokalemia (low potassium)
Orthostatic hypotension Low blood pressure
Hypokalemia Low levels of potassium
Bumetanide (Bumex) Example of diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix) Example of diuretics
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Example of diuretics
Vasodilators Ind= hypertension, cognitive heart failure
Vasodilators Reactions= drop in bp, flushing, bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Bradycardia Slow heart rate
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Example of vasodilator
Hydralazine (Apresoline) Example of vasodilator
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Dinitrate Example of vasodilator
SR)
Isosorbide Mononitrate Example of vasodilator
(Imdur)
Ind= gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic
Antacids
ulcer disease (PUD), occasional indigestion
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