Antianginal Medications

Nitrates primarily act by:

• Blocking Beta Receptors

• Inhibiting Calcium Influx

• Dilating Coronary Arteries

• Increasing Heart Rate

The mechanism of action of beta blockers is primarily to:

• Dilate Coronary Arteries

• Reduce Heart Rate and Contractility

• Inhibit Platelet Aggregation

• Increase Blood Pressure

Calcium channel blockers primarily act by:

• Reducing heart contractility and relaxing blood vessels

• Reducing reuptake of cholesterol

• Decreasing Blood Pressure

• Inhibiting Platelet Aggregation

Nitroglycerin, a commonly used nitrate, is available in various forms, including:

• Tablets, patches and nasal sprays

• Capsules, syrups and injections

• Inhalers, suppositories and creams

• Powders, chewable tablets and nasal sprays

Beta blockers are contraindicated in patients with:

• Hypertension

• Asthma or severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Diabetes Mellitus

The primary indication for using beta blockers in angina is to:

• Relieve Pain during Angina Attacks

• Prevent Myocardial Infarction

• Dilate Coronary Arteries

• Reduce Blood Pressure

Nifedipine is an example of a/an:

• Nitrate Medication

• Beta Blocker

• Calcium Channel Blocker

• Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Which of the following beta blockers is often preferred in patients with comorbidities such as diabetes or asthma?

• Propanolol

• Metoprolol

• Atenolol

• Carvedilol