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Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Edapt Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following pairs of drugs would be appropriate for a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Isosorbide mononitrate and nifedipine. Isosorbide mononitrate is a vasodilator that reduces the workload on the heart, beneficial for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that helps relax the heart muscle. Nitroglycerin (B and C) and captopril (B) are not commonly used in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Verapamil (C) can worsen symptoms in some patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Metoprolol (D) is a beta-blocker that may be used in some cases but is not as effective as nifedipine for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
In patients with chronic granulomatous disease which of the following agents increases the synthesis of tumor necrosis factor, leading to activation of phagocytosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The following drug is used to reduce the frequency of angina pectoris as well as to terminate an acute attack
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Chronic use of nitrites may lead to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Common side effects to anti-arrhythmic drugs include the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.