Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Which MI drug can cause angioedema and dry cough?

Which medicine is given first to reduce blood clotting in a heart attack?

• Morphine

• Nitroglycerin

• Aspirin

• Atorvastatin

Why is a statin like atorvastatin given after MI?

• For pain relief

• To lower cholestrol and prevent future heart attacks

• To stop bleeding

• To raise blood pressure

What is the role of heparin in heart attack treatment?

• Increase blood pressure

• Dissolve cholestrol

• Prevents blood clots from growing

• Relieves pain

Atorvastatin belongs to which drug class?

• ACE inhibitor

• Beta Blocker

• Statin

• Anticoagulant

Which condition is a warning sign to avoid beta blockers in MI?

• High cholestrol

• Fast heart rate

• Asthma

• Low blood pressure

Adenosine is most useful in treating which arrhythmia?

• Atrial fibrillation

• Ventricular tachycardia

• Supraventricular tachycardia

• Torsades de Pointes

Which drug is used as a first line treatment in acute asthma attacks?

• Salmeterol

• Ipratropium

• Montelukast

• Salbutamol (Albuterol)

Which of the following is a long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA)?

• Salbutamol

• Salmeterol

• Theophylline

• Montelukast

Which drug works by blocking muscarinic receptors to cause bronchodilation?

• Salbutamol

• Ipratropium

• Salmeterol

• Beclomethasone