Pharmacology Ch 28, 29, 22

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Medication for Heart and kidneys

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1.

Common side effects of niacin includes:
- A.
  
  Headache and hypertension
- B.
  
  Nausea, diarrhea and flatulence
- C.
  
  Flushing, itching and headache
- D.
  
  Constipation
2.

Thiazide Diuretics may cause:
- A.
  
  Nephrotoxicity
- B.
  
  Ototoxicity
- C.
  
  Hyperuricemia
- D.
  
  Hypertension
3.

Ace Inhibitors:
- A.
  
  Reduce blood pressure (afterload)
- B.
  
  Decrease renal flow
- C.
  
  Increase peripheral vascular resistance
- D.
  
  Increase peripheral vascular resistance
4.

Fibric Acids are used to lower:
- A.
  
  Triglycerides
- B.
  
  Cholesterol
- C.
  
  Fatty acids
- D.
  
  Insulin resistance
5.

Digitalis toxicity symptoms are:
- A.
  
  Increased renal output
- B.
  
  Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision
- C.
  
  Increased potassium level
- D.
  
  Peripheral edema, pulse deficit, nocturnal leg cramps
6.

Potassium supplements and salt substitutes should not be given with the following class of diuretic:
- A.
  
  Thiazide
- B.
  
  Loop
- C.
  
  Potassium sparing
- D.
  
  Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
7.

HMG-CoA reductase drugs are also known as:
- A.
  
  Nicotinic acid
- B.
  
  Statins
- C.
  
  Hypoglycemics
- D.
  
  Cholesterol potentiators
8.

Which of the following are ways to assess for hydration? Select all that apply
- A.
  
  Skin turgor
- B.
  
  Oral mucous membrane
- C.
  
  Vital signs
- D.
  
  Labatory changes
- E.
  
  All of the above
9.

Omega-3 fatty acids are often referred to as:
- A.
  
  Fish Oil
- B.
  
  Statins
- C.
  
  Water soluable vitamins
- D.
  
  Bile acid resins
10.

Why are diuretics usually not administered after midafternoon?
- A.
  
  They are irritating to the GI lining
- B.
  
  They cause orthostatic hypotension
- C.
  
  To prevent nocturia
- D.
  
  To prevent polyuria
11.

Which of the following statements is/are true about Omacor? Select all that apply.
- A.
  
  Omacor is used to decrease very elevated triglyceride level
- B.
  
  Omacor is often used with statins to further lower cholesterol levels
- C.
  
  Omacor may cause myositis or rhabdomylosis
- D.
  
  Omacor should be used with caution in patients with allergies to fish
12.

This is when the ventricles contract as they stretch. How much the heart fibers stretch before contraction for systole (ventricles)
- A.
  
  Preload
- B.
  
  After load
13.

This is the pressure in the aorta that must be overcome for blood to be ejected from the L side of the heart
- A.
  
  Preload
- B.
  
  Afterload
14.

Another name for muscle weakness is:
- A.
  
  Mytosis
- B.
  
  Hypertrophy
- C.
  
  Rhabdimyosis
15.

True or false:Diastolic Dysfunction is the most common type of heart failure
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Common signs and symptoms of diastolic dysfunction includes:
- A.
  
  Pulmonary edema and CHF
- B.
  
  Pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema
- C.
  
  Respiratory distress
17.

Identify which side of the heart is affected: n ventricle unable to compensate and blood “backs up” into the lungs nSymptoms SOB and cough (esp. when lying down) AKA Congestive Heart Failure
- A.
  
  Left side heart failure
- B.
  
  Right side heart failure
18.

Identify which side of the heart is affected: nIf this side becomes weak the blood “backs up” into the peripheral veins nPeripheral edema (feet and ankles) and engorgement of organs such as the liver occurs
- A.
  
  Left side HF
- B.
  
  Right side HF
19.

Cardiac glycosides are:
- A.
  
  The class that increases the strength of contraction
- B.
  
  The class that decreases the strength of contraction
20.

How do we treat heart failure?
- A.
  
  Negetive inotrpics and Cholinergics
- B.
  
  We use vasoconstrictor, inotropic and diuretic therapy.
- C.
  
  We use vasodilators, inotropic and diuretic therapy.
21.

To treat heart failure the A is:
- A.
  
  ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)
- B.
  
  ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors)
- C.
  
  Alpha blockers
22.

This enzyme: nLower blood pressure and decrease volume nThis decreases arterial blood pressure and increases cardiac output nAlso dilates veins that return blood to the heart- this decreases preload and decreases peripheral edema
- A.
  
  ARB
- B.
  
  ACE
- C.
  
  Alpha blockers
- D.
  
  Beta Blockers
23.

ACE Inhibitors can cause:
- A.
  
  Hypokalemia
- B.
  
  Hyperkalemia
- C.
  
  Hypertension
- D.
  
  Hypotension
24.

With regards to HF the B is for:
- A.
  
  Bronchospasms
- B.
  
  Bronchodialators
- C.
  
  Beta Blockers
25.

These enzymes: nDecrease HR, cardiac output, BP nCommonly used with ACE inhibitors
- A.
  
  Bronchodialtors
- B.
  
  Beta-adrenergic Blockers