Regis NU641 Adv Clinical Pharmacology Midterm
Exam question with correct answers
Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, & Migraines Correct Answer-Patients
that are at highest risk for abruptly stopping a beta blocker are those with
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Correct Answer-The
medication that helps the imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply
and myocardial oxygen demand in the myocardium by increasing the
myocardial oxygen supply
improves insulin sensitivity
improves renal hemodynamics
reduce production of angiotensin II Correct Answer-Roles of
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in DM patients
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system that increases heart rate
and preload Correct Answer-The pathological change that takes place in
HF that is not addressed by ACE inhibitors
blunted coronary artery dilation due to calcified plaque Correct Answer-
Reason why nitro glycerin tablets "do not work well" in patient with
hyperlipidemia and angina age
factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Correct
Answer-Clinical judgement in prescribing includes
, decreased renal function Correct Answer-Prior to prescribing an ACE
inhibitor the NP should access for
statins Correct Answer-First-line pharmacologic therapy for
hyperlipidemia
Any end-organ damage, direct effects on lifestyle, or inability to perform
the tasks of daily living Correct Answer-When is consultation with or
referral to a cardiologist appropriate?
Diuretics Correct Answer-If not chosen as the first drug in hypertension
treatment, which drug class should be added as a second step because it
will enhance the effects of most other agents?
Determine their other risk factors Correct Answer-A 65-year-old patient
who has been on a lipid-lowering diet and is using plant sterol margarine
daily for the past three months. Her LDL is 135mg/dL. What would an
appropriate treatment for them be?
promote smooth muscle dilation by stopping intracellular entry of
calcium into the cell, which increases contractility, which increase the
activity of the NA+/K+/ATPase pump indirectly Correct Answer-
Calcium Channel Blocker's helps control blood pressure because it
discussion of expected adverse drug reactions Correct Answer-Patient
education regarding prescribed medications includes
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