COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
STUDY REVIEW // A+ GRADED PRESENTATION // CARDIAC
PHARMACOLOGY MECHANISMS THERAPEUTIC USES
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND SAFE PATIENT
MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR
2025/2026
What is the primary action of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-They stop or slow the production of
angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation.
What are common side effects of ACE Inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Angioedema, hyperkalemia, hypotension, neutropenia, and cough.
What is the role of Cardiac Glycosides like digoxin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are a second line of defense or last resort for heart failure.
What must be checked before administering digoxin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The apical pulse for one minute; hold if bpm is less than 60.
What are signs of digoxin toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue,
weakness, vision changes (yellow halo), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
anorexia.
What should be monitored in patients taking ACE Inhibitors for
hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor potassium levels and
educate to avoid salt substitutes and high potassium foods.
STUDY REVIEW // A+ GRADED PRESENTATION // CARDIAC
PHARMACOLOGY MECHANISMS THERAPEUTIC USES
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND SAFE PATIENT
MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR
2025/2026
What is the primary action of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-They stop or slow the production of
angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation.
What are common side effects of ACE Inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Angioedema, hyperkalemia, hypotension, neutropenia, and cough.
What is the role of Cardiac Glycosides like digoxin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are a second line of defense or last resort for heart failure.
What must be checked before administering digoxin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The apical pulse for one minute; hold if bpm is less than 60.
What are signs of digoxin toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fatigue,
weakness, vision changes (yellow halo), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
anorexia.
What should be monitored in patients taking ACE Inhibitors for
hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor potassium levels and
educate to avoid salt substitutes and high potassium foods.
