Question 1
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Which beta blockers block both beta & alpha receptors?
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Labetol
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Carvedilol
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Propanolol
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Metroprolol
Question 2
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Beta‐1, found primarily in [blank_start]heart muscle[blank_end], results in increased heart rate, contractility, and atrioventricular (AV) conduction
Question 3
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Beta‐2, found in [blank_start]bronchial and peripheral vascular[blank_end] smooth muscle; results in vasodilatation and bronchodilation.
Question 4
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Beta‐3, found in [blank_start]adipose tissue and the heart;[blank_end] may reduce cardiac contractility.
Question 5
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Beta blockers MOA:
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Competitively inhibiting catecholamines from binding to these receptors.
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Dilate veins, arteries, and coronary arteries by relaxing vascular smooth muscle
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Act on vascular smooth muscle to reduce contraction of the arteries and cause vasodilation
Question 6
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Which of the following Beta Blockers are eliminated by hepatic metabolism and are lipid soluble
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Propranolol
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Metoprolol
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Atenolol
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Sotalol
Question 7
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Why is important to know which BB are eliminated by hepatic metabolism and more lipid soluble?
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Enter CNS in high concentrations, possibly resulting in an increased incidence of CNS side effects
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Are eliminated and do not as readily enter the CNS so can be prescribed more readily
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Can cause hepatic damage if prescribed in too high a dosage
Question 8
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Which of the following beta blockers are excreted unchanged by the kidney?
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Atenolol
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Sotalol
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Propranolol
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Metoprolol
Question 9
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Metoprolol tartrate is [blank_start]shorter‐acting[blank_end] and dose [blank_start]*twice*[blank_end] daily and
Metoprolol succinate [blank_start]longer‐ acting[blank_end] and dosed [blank_start]*once*[blank_end] daily
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shorter‐acting
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longer-acting
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*twice*
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*once*
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longer‐ acting
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shorter-acting
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*once*
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*twice*
Question 10
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Atenolol and sotalol are more water soluble and are eliminated unchanged by the kidney. What is the effect of this on plasma half-lives & bioavailability?
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Longer plasma half-life
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Shorter plasma half-life
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Greater bioavailability
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Lesser bioavailability
Question 11
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True or False:
BB are first-line therapy to reduce angina episodes & increase exercise tolerance
Question 12
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BB & CCB are antianginal drugs proven to prevent reinfarction and improve survival in patients who have sustained a MI
Question 13
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BB should NOT be used in which type of angina patient
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Stable
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Unstable
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Vasospastic (Prinzmetal)
Question 14
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It is important to [blank_start]taper[blank_end] BB when discontinuing BB therapy
Question 15
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What are some potential Adverse Effects of Beta Blockers
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Decreased heart rate, contractility & AV node conduction
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Increased heart rate, contractility & AV node conduction
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Bronchoconstriction
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Bronchodilation
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Nightmares, Insomnia, hallucinations
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Depression
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Weight loss
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Weight gain
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Erectile dysfunction
Question 16
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T or F
CCB are less effective than BB when treating stable angina
Question 17
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When are CCB used to treat stable angina?
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When BB is not successful
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When BB is contraindicated
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When BB are causing SE
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Are never combined with BB
Question 18
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What is the caution for using both non‐dihydropyridine and BB?
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Additive bradycardia
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Weakness
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N/V/D
Question 19
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CCB improve anginal symptoms by causing coronary and [blank_start]peripheral[blank_end] vasodilatation and [blank_start]reducing[blank_end] contractility
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peripheral
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central
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reducing
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increasing
Question 20
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Select the non-dihydropyridine CCB:
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Diltiazem
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Verapamil
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Amlodipine
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Felodipine
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Nifedipine
Question 21
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Which types of CCB are preferred for angina
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Long-acting non-dihydropyridine CCB - Verapamil & Diltiazem
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Second generation CCB - Amlodipine or Felodipine
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1st generation CCB - Nifidepine
Question 22
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What is the most concerning adverse effect of dihyrdropyridine (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine
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Peripheral edema
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Lightheadedness
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Flushing
Question 23
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What are potential adverse effects of Dihydropyridines
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Constipation
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Bradycardia
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Peripheral edema
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Lightheadness
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Flushing
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Headache
Question 24
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What are potential adverse effects of non-dihydropyridines
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Bradycardia
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Constipation
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Peripheral edema
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Headache
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Lightheadedness
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Flushing
Question 25
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What are a prescribers options if a patient gets peripheral edema on a dihydropyridines?
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Reduce dose
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Add an angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
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Switch to a non‐dihydropyridine agent
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Add a metered dose spray nitrate
Question 26
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MOA for nitrate used for stable angina is
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Dilate veins, arteries, and coronary arteries by relaxing vascular smooth muscle.
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Competitively inhibiting catecholamines from binding to these receptors.
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Act on vascular smooth muscle reducing contraction of the arteries and causing vasodilation
Question 27
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Select the cardioselective beta blockers
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Atenolol
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Metoprolol
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Propranolol
Question 28
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Select the non-cardioselective beta blockers
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Meoprolol
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Atenolol
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Propranolol
Question 29
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Nitrates are used as
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First‐line therapy for the treatment of acute anginal
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Prophylactically for activities known to elicit angina
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Ongoing management of stable angina
Question 30
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Usually in the form of a sublingual preparation, nitrates onset of action is within [blank_start]2‐5 minutes[blank_end] and duration of action [blank_start]15‐30 minutes[blank_end]
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2‐5 minutes
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5 - 10 minutes
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1 - 2 minutes
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15 ‐ 30 minutes
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5 - 10 minutes
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10 - 20 minutes
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15 - 20 minutes
Question 31
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Select the potential adverse effects of nitrates
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Hypotension
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Flushing
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Bradycardia
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Headache
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N/V/D
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LIghtheadedness
Question 32
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American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines for calling the emergency services are
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Contact EMS if chest pain or discomfort is unimproved or worsening 5 minutes after *one* nitroglycerin dose has been taken sublingually
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Take one nitroglycerin dose sublingually every 5 minutes for up to *3 doses* before calling for emergency medical services evaluation.
Question 33
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Nitroglycerin tablets are both [blank_start]heat[blank_end] and [blank_start]light[blank_end] sensitive
Question 34
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Nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in a tightly capped dark bottle in the refrigerator with only a small supply being carried by the patient and discarded after 12 months
Question 35
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The following are longer-acting nitrate therapies
Question 36
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How can a patient address the issue of nitrate tolerance with long-term therapies like the transdermal nitroglycerin patch?
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Nitrate‐free interval (at least approx 8‐10 hours)
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Use patch on different sites on the body
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Increase dosage of transdermal patch
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Switch to short-term nitroglycerin tablet
Question 37
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What is a REALLY IMPORTANT nitrate contraindication drug
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Erectile dysfunction drugs, PDE-5, Sildenafil, Vardenafil or Tadalafil within 24 hours
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Second generation dihydropyridine CCB drugs Amlodipine and Felodipine
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Cardioselective BB drugs Atenolol and Metoprolol
Question 38
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Ranolazine is a new drug for stable angina that is recommended for patients that have failed all other antianginal therpies. However, it is contraindicated for the following patients
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Pre-existing QT interval
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Hepatic disease
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Renal disease
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Tachycardia
Question 39
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The following are angina PREVENTIVE therapies
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ASA
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) if allergic to aspirin
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Verapamil if allergic to aspirin
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Propranolol if allergic to aspiring