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Quizlet WVU Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tick the drug for neurocysticercosis treatment:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Praziquantel. Praziquantel is the drug of choice for treating neurocysticercosis as it is effective against the tapeworm causing this condition. It works by affecting the tapeworm's cell membrane, leading to paralysis and death of the parasite. Pyrantel is used for treating intestinal parasites, not neurocysticercosis. Piperazine is used for treating roundworm infections. Bithionol is used for treating certain types of flukes. Therefore, the most appropriate choice for neurocysticercosis treatment is praziquantel due to its effectiveness against the tapeworm causing the condition.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs would be most appropriate to treat this patient's hyperlipidemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lovastatin. Lovastatin is a statin drug that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. It is effective in reducing LDL cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular events. Niacin (choice A) is also used for hyperlipidemia but has more side effects. Cholestyramine (choice B) is a bile acid sequestrant used for high cholesterol but is less effective than statins. Nicotinamide (choice D) is a form of vitamin B3 and is not indicated for hyperlipidemia.
Question 3 of 5
Situations that predispose a digitalis-treated patient to toxicity include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The cardiac slowing by digitalis in atrial fibrillation and congestive failure
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is giving the client digoxin for heart failure and recognizes that the drug has what type of effect on the heart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.