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WorksheetsPS3/IPA3 Quiz 3-4
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 50mins
Quiz 3: Which should be monitored while a patient is taking candesartan and others in the same drug class?
Quiz 3: Which of the following is true regarding spironolactone?
Works by inhibiting aldosterone's effect, thus increasing sodium and fluid excretion
Hyperkalemia is a potential side effect
Class is "mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist"
Used in heart failure
Does not require renal dosage adjustments
Quiz 3: Which of the following statements are true regarding Entresto?
Combination of neprilysin inhbitior and loop diuretic
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Can lead to hypokalemia
Patients who experience angioedema on ACE inhibitor can take this safely
When switching from an ACE inhibitor, allow a 36-hour washout period
Quiz 3: Which of the following require renal dosage adjustments?
Candesartan
Irbesartan
Fosinopril
Benazepril
Enalapril
Quiz 3: Which of the following require renal dosage adjustments?
Lisinopril
Quinapril
Ramipril
Sacubitril / valsartan
Quiz 4: What class of drug is Pacerone?
Quiz 4: Which of the following beta-blockers would be relatively safer to give a patient with asthma (at normal doses)?
Quiz 4: Which of the following is also used to manage "stage fright" (performance anxiety) due to its ability to cross the blood brain barrier?
Quiz 4: Why would a loop diuretic lead to a drug interaction with digoxin?
Potassium-depleting diuretics are a major contributing factor to digoxin toxicity
Potassium-sparing diuretics are a major contributing factor to digoxin toxicity
Loop diuretics lead to excessive excretion of digoxin, thus lowering its effect
Loop diuretics directly compete with digoxin for binding sites in the heart, thus lowering its effect
Quiz 4: In general, what is the reason beta-blockers are used in atrial fibrillation?
They have a negative chronotropic effect on the heart (rate control)
They have a positive inotropic effect on the heart (stronger contractions)
They directly stimulate the release of GABA to reduce heart rate
They prevent excess fluids from leaving the kidney, thus improving blood flow to the heart
Quiz 4: In general, which of the following are appropriate to mention when counseling on beta-blockers?
Stand up slowly (may feel dizzy at first)
If you miss your dose, double up on the next one to avoid interruption of therapy
Never abruptly discontinue (can lead to rebound hypertension)
Only take before bed, as causes significant somnolence
Quiz 4: Which of the following is a non-DHP calcium channel blocker associated with constipation, particularly in the geriatric population?
Verapamil
Digoxin
Propranolol
Amiodarone
Quiz 4: What class of drug is Pacerone?
