Flashcards 1-15

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• Filtering waste from the blood

• Encompassing the heart and blood vessels to circulate blood and deliver nutrients throughout the body

• Producing hormones for metabolism

• Breaking down food for energy

Which condition is characterized by elevated blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease?

• Arrhythmias

• Heart Failure

• Hypertension

• Coronary Artery Disease

What is a common consequence of heart failure?

• Increased blood pressure

• Fluid buildup, shortness of breath, and fatigue

• Chest pain due to atherosclerosis

• Abnormal heart rhythms

Which cardiovascular condition is often caused by impaired blood flow to the heart muscle due to atherosclerosis?

• Arrhythmias

• Hypertension

• Heart Failure

• Coronary Artery Disease

Anika, a 28-year-old, comes to the clinic complaining of palpitations and episodes of fainting. Her doctor is concerned she may be at risk of sudden cardiac death. Which condition is most likely present?

• Hypertension

• Arrhythmias

• Heart Failure

• Coronary Artery Disease

Which of the following is an example of an ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive?

• Lisinopril

• Amiodarone

• Nitroglycerin

• Metoprolol

Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of heart failure and includes agents like sacubitril/valsartan?

• Nitrates

• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

• Sodium channel blockers

• Calcium channel blockers

Which of the following drugs is a sodium channel blocker used as an antiarrhythmic?

• Lidocaine

• Metoprolol

• Hydrochlorothiazide

• Amlodipine

Which drug is classified as a nitrate and is used for the treatment of angina?

• Nitroglycerin

• Amiodarone

• Lisinopril

• Sacubitril

A patient with hypertension is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which of the following drugs might they be taking?

• Metoprolol

• Nitroglycerin

• Lidocaine

• Hydrochlorothiazide