WorksheetsCardiology - Hypertension and Anticoagulant Pharmacology
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Accupril is a _________________ used to treat hypertension or prevent kidney damage in a diabetic patient.
anticoagulant
ACE Inhibitor
calcium channel blocker
beta blocker
Aldactone is a ____________________ used to treat high blood pressure.
thiazide diuretic
potassium sparing diuretic
ACE Inhibitor
Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Altace is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ARB
alpha 2 agonist
ACE Inhibitor
calcium channel blocker
Avalide is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
combination ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic
combination ARB/thiazide diuretic
potassium sparing diuretic
loop diuretic
Avapro is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ARB (Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker)
ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor)
Calcium Channel Blocker
Beta Blocker
Aspirin is used to treat pain, fever and inflammation, but is also used as an _____________________ to prevent a heart attack.
antiarrhythmic
ACE Inhibitor
anticoagulant
antihypertensive
Benicar- HCTis a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
Alpha-1 blocker
Alpha-2 agonist/thiazide diuretic combination
Calan is a _________________ used to treat hypertension as well as prevent migraine headaches, angina and decrease mortality from a heart attack
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Cardizem is a _________________ used to treat hypertension, A-fib and coronary artery disease.
beta-blocker
calcium channel blocker
anticoagulant
ACE Inhibitor
Coumadin is a/an _________________ and is on ISMP's high-risk/high-alert medication list
antihyperlipidemic
anticoagulant
antihyperglycemic
antihypertensive
Coreg is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Cozaar is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Diovan is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Alpha-2 agonist
Beta Blocker
Diovan-HCT is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
Beta-blocker/thiazide diuretic combination
Calcium channel blocker/thiazide diuretic combination
Dyazide is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor/thiaizde diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
potassium sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic combination
loop diuretic/thiazide combination
Eliquis is a _________________ used to prevent a blood clot.
anti-platelet medication
factor-Xa inhibitor
NSAID
alpha-2 agonist
Catapres is a _________________ used to treat hypertension, ADHD, drug and alcohol withdrawl and mood disorders.
ACE Inhibitor
Alpha-1 blocker
Alpha-2 agonist
ARB
Hygroton is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
loop diuretic
potassium sparing diuretic
thiazide diuretic
alpha-1 blocker
Hyzaar is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
Klor-Con is a _________________ .
sodium supplement
flouride supplement
diuretic
potassium supplement
Inderal is a _________________ used to treat hypertension and prevent stage fright.
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
diuretic
Alpha-2 agonist
Lasix is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
osmotic diuretic
thiazide diuretic
potassium sparing diuretic
loop diuretic
Lopressor is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Lotensin is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta blocker
Calcium channel blocker
Lotrel is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
Calcium channel blocker/thiazide diuretic combination
Calcium channel blocker/ACE Inhibitor combination
ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
Lovenox is used to treat or prevent:
hypertension
stage fright
kidney damage
a blood clot
Microzide is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
thiazide diuretic
loop diuretic
Norvasc is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Plavix is a/an ____________________ used to prevent a blood clot.
anticoagulant
antiplatelet
antihypertensive
antihyperlipidemic
Prinizide is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
ACE Inhibitor/thiazide diuretic combination
ARB/thiazide diuretic combination
Procardia is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
Tenormin is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Toprol XL is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ARB
Beta-bloker
Calcium Channel Blocker
vasoconstrictor
Vasotec is a _________________ used to treat hypertension.
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
alpha-2 agonist
Beta-blocker
Xarelto is a _________________ used in patients with Atrial fibrillation to prevent a blood clot.
alpha-2 agonist
alpha-1 blocker
beta blocker
factor Xa inhibitor
Zebeta is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Zestril is a _________________ used to treat hypertension
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
Beta-blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Because of the stem pril, found in the generic drug names lisinopril, quinapril and enalapril, we know that these drugs are:
ACE Inhibitors
ARBs
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Because of the stem sartan, found in the generic drug names losartan, valsartan and irbesartan, we know that these drugs are:
ACE Inhibitors
ARBs
alpha-2 agonists
Beta-blockers
Because of the stem lol, we know that the drugs propranolol, metoprolol and atenolol are:
ACE Inhibitors
ARBs
alpha-1 blockers
Beta-blockers
Because of the stem semide, we know that the drugs furosemide and torsemide are:
ACE Inhibitors
potassium sparing diuretics
calcium channel blockers
loop diuretics
Because of the stem dipine, we know that the drugs nicardipine, nifedipine and amlodipine are all:
ACE Inhibitors
Calcium Channel Blockers
anticoagulants
Beta-blockers
Because of the stem thiazide, we know that the drugs hydrochlorothiazide and chlorothiazide are:
alpha-1 blockers
loop diuretics
potassium sparing diuretics
thiazide diuretics
Because of the stems farin and parin, we know that the drugs warfarin, heparin and enoxaparin are:
antihypertensives
anticoagulants
antihyperlipidemics
antihyperglycemics
Because of the stem grel, we know that the drugs clopidogrel, prasugrel and ticagrelor are:
platelet inhibitors
alpha-1 blockers
alpha-2 agonists
factor Xa inhibitors
Because of the stem xaban, found in the generic drug names apixaban and rivaroxaban, we know that these drugs are used to prevent:
kidney damage due to diabetes
a blood clot
hypertension
arrhythmia
If a patient is taking warfarin(Coumadin), which of the following OTC pain medications would be safest?
aspirin
naproxen
ibuprofen
acetaminophen
Which of the following medications is indicated in the treatment or prevention of angina?
isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbide mononitrate
nitroglycerin
all of the above
Which of the following medications is affected by vitamin K?
clonidine
dabigatran
heparin
warfarin
Patients taking warfarin should carefully check all OTC product labels to be sure that they do not contain:
acetaminophen
aspirin
calcium
docusate
Which of the following foods is most likely to interact with warfarin?
milk and cheese
broccoli, spinach and kale
bananas and canteloupe
grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Which vitamin will increase the blood coagulation of a patient taking warfarin?
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-6
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Which of the following diuretics is often taken with a potassium supplement?
amiloride
hydrochlorothiazide
spironolactone
triamterene
Several drugs, if given in an overdose, have an antidote. If too much warfarin is given, what is the antidote?
protamine sulfate
Vitamin K
naloxone
Digibind
Taking which of the following drugs may cause a patient to require a potassium supplement?
Aldactone
Dyazide
Dyrenium
Lasix
How often do patients typically receive oral metoprolol succinate when treating hypertension?
every 6 hours
every 8 hours
every 12 hours
once daily
Which of the following is a source of prescription errors because it is available in two different forms of the same drug?
labetolol
fluoxetine
metoprolol
amoxicillin
Which of the following are important counseling points when talking to a patient about their ACE Inhibitor?
the drug is unsafe during pregnancy
a cough is a very common side effect
hyperkalemia is possible
all of the above
An example of a diuretic that causes hypokalemia is:
furosemide
triamterene
spironolactone
amlodipine
Which of the following antihypertensive medications is most often associated with the side effect of coughing?
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
vasodilators
ACE Inhibitors
Which class of drug is most likely to cause hyperkalemia?
diuretics
ACE Inhibitors
opioid analgesics
bisphosphonates
The therapeutic classification of clopidogrel is:
anti-hypertensive
platelet inhibitor
antipsychotic
antihyperlipidemic
A nurse practioner has prescribed bisoprolol for her patient, but it is not on the formulary in your hospital. If it is a part of the therapeutic interchange program, what will the pharmacy fill it with instead?
hydrochlorothiazide
albuterol
propranolol
amlodipine
Which of the following medications is NOT used to prevent a blood clot?
Xarelto
Coumadin
Eliquis
Evista
Which of the following pain medications would be safest for a patient who is taking apixaban?
aspirin
ibuprofen
naproxen
acetaminophen
Olmesartan, irbesartan, candesartan and valsartan are which types of medications?
ACE Inhibitors
beta blockers
ARBs
calcium channel blockers
Which of the following is false about thiazide diuretics?
thiazide diuretics can cause low levels of potassium in the blood
thiazide diuretics can cause high levels of potassium in the blood
thiazide diuretics can cause sun sensitivity
thiazide diuretics can affect glucose levels in diabetic patients
Which of the following medication is a Factor Xa(10-a) inhibitor type anticoagulant?
Coumadin
heparin
Xarelto
Pradaxa
Which of the following is not an indication for the calcium channel blocker verapamil?
migraine headache prevention
angina prevention
hypertension
hypothyroidism
