Pharmacotherapy- Hypertension

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1.

What is not a CVD risk factor?
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Obesity
- C.
  
  Dyslipidemia
- D.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- E.
  
  Irritable bowel syndrom
Correct Answer
E. Irritable bowel syndrom
2.

More than half of hypertensive patients are controlled?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
3.

Blood pressure is the measurement of
- A.
  
  CO X HR
- B.
  
  HR X TPR
- C.
  
  CO X TPR
- D.
  
  BP X TPR
Correct Answer
C. CO X TPR
4.

What drugs decrease afterload
- A.
  
  Beta Blockers
- B.
  
  CCB's
- C.
  
  Diuretics
- D.
  
  Hydralazine
- E.
  
  Ace and Arbs
Correct Answer(s)
B. CCB's
D. Hydralazine
E. Ace and Arbs
5.

Target end organ disease for the heart includes:
- A.
  
  Left ventricular hypertrophy
- B.
  
  Angina
- C.
  
  Prior MI
- D.
  
  Prior Coronary revascularization
- E.
  
  Heart Failure
Correct Answer(s)
A. Left ventricular hypertrophy
B. Angina
C. Prior MI
D. Prior Coronary revascularization
E. Heart Failure
6.

Stoke incidence increase at a SBP of 120
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.

What class of drugs would be BEST for a person with heart failure?
- A.
  
  Thiazide Diuretics
- B.
  
  Aldosterone Antagonists
- C.
  
  Beta Blockers
- D.
  
  Ace/ Arb
- E.
  
  CCB
Correct Answer
B. Aldosterone Antagonists
8.

After post MI, you want to decrease remodeling and preserve the cardiac tissue. What drugs should be used to do this.
- A.
  
  BB and CCB
- B.
  
  CCB and Aldosterone Antagonist
- C.
  
  BB and ACEI
- D.
  
  ACEI and ARBS
- E.
  
  Thiazides
Correct Answer
C. BB and ACEI
9.

African Americans respond best with:
- A.
  
  ACEI and ARBS
- B.
  
  ACEI and BB
- C.
  
  Thiazides and CCB
- D.
  
  CCB and BB
- E.
  
  CCB and ACEI
Correct Answer
C. Thiazides and CCB
10.

In pregnant patients you should use:
- A.
  
  ACEI
- B.
  
  Methyldopa
- C.
  
  ARBS
- D.
  
  Hydralazine
- E.
  
  Beta Blockers
Correct Answer(s)
B. Methyldopa
D. Hydralazine
E. Beta Blockers
11.

In patients with angina, the best agents to use are:
- A.
  
  Hydralazine
- B.
  
  Beta Blockers
- C.
  
  Minoxidil
- D.
  
  Aldosterone antagonist
- E.
  
  CCB
Correct Answer(s)
B. Beta Blockers
E. CCB
12.

Which calcium channel blockers should NOT be used in patients with heart failure?
- A.
  
  Amlodipine
- B.
  
  Verapmil
- C.
  
  Nifedipine
- D.
  
  Diltiazem
- E.
  
  Also avoid alpha-blockers!
Correct Answer(s)
B. Verapmil
D. Diltiazem
E. Also avoid alpha-blockers!
13.

In PVD, what drug classes should be used?
- A.
  
  ACE/ARBS
- B.
  
  CCBS
- C.
  
  Aldosterone antagonists
- D.
  
  Alpha 1 blockers
Correct Answer(s)
B. CCBS
D. Alpha 1 blockers
14.

In renal arterial stenosis, ACE/ARBS should be used?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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Pharmacotherapy- Hypertension

What is not a CVD risk factor?

More than half of hypertensive patients are controlled?

Blood pressure is the measurement of

What drugs decrease afterload

Target end organ disease for the heart includes:

Stoke incidence increase at a SBP of 120

What class of drugs would be BEST for a person with heart failure?

After post MI, you want to decrease remodeling and preserve the cardiac tissue. What drugs should be used to do this.

African Americans respond best with:

In pregnant patients you should use:

In patients with angina, the best agents to use are:

Which calcium channel blockers should NOT be used in patients with heart failure?

In PVD, what drug classes should be used?

In renal arterial stenosis, ACE/ARBS should be used?