1. Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action
for beta-blockers?
- A. Inhibiting calcium channels
- B. Blocking adrenergic receptors
- C. Increasing sodium reabsorption
- D. Stimulating beta-2 receptors
- ANS: B. Blocking adrenergic receptors
, - Rationale: Beta-blockers work by blocking adrenergic
receptors, which reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
2. What is the primary use of ACE inhibitors in clinical practice?
- A. Treating hyperlipidemia
- B. Managing hypertension
- C. Controlling diabetes
- D. Reducing inflammation
- ANS: B. Managing hypertension
- Rationale: ACE inhibitors are commonly used to manage
hypertension by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II.
, 4. What is the primary action of diuretics in the treatment of
heart failure?
- A. Increasing cardiac output
- B. Reducing fluid volume
- C. Enhancing myocardial contractility
- D. Lowering blood glucose levels
- ANS: B. Reducing fluid volume
- Rationale: Diuretics help reduce fluid volume in the body,
which decreases the workload on the heart in patients with heart
failure.
5. Which of the following is an example of a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
- A. Amitriptyline
- B. Fluoxetine
- C. Phenelzine
- D. Bupropion
- ANS: B. Fluoxetine
- Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI that works by increasing
the levels of serotonin in the brain.
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