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Cardiovascular Pharmacology Drug Class Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following pairs of drugs were most likely administered to the patient with aortic dissection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (Nitroprusside and esmolol) for aortic dissection. Nitroprusside is a vasodilator to reduce afterload and esmolol is a beta-blocker to control heart rate and blood pressure. This combination helps decrease shear stress on the aorta. A: Labetalol is a beta-blocker and prazosin is an alpha-blocker, not commonly used for aortic dissection. B: Diazoxide is a vasodilator and hydralazine is an arterial dilator, not the first-line in aortic dissection. C: Clonidine is a centrally acting alpha-agonist and captopril is an ACE inhibitor, not typically used in aortic dissection management.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs is believed to improve microcirculation in peripheral vascular diseases by promoting RBC flexibility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Choose the drug which has a direct effect on platelet membrane to inhibit aggregation, release reaction and to improve platelet survival in extra-corporeal circulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client has a decreased cardiac output. Which things can increase the client's cardiac output?select one that does not apply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. What are some causes of this?select one that does not apply
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.