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02 Cardiovascular Medications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 02 Cardiovascular Medications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

A patient with hypertension develops a persistent cough while taking an ACE inhibitor. Which medication belongs to the class often used when an ACE inhibitor causes cough?

  1. A

    Lisinopril

  2. B

    Losartan

  3. C

    Amlodipine

  4. D

    Chlorthalidone

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Anticoagulants used with atrial-fibrillation treatment correct the heart rhythm.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

A patient needs medication for immediate relief during an acute angina episode. Which option is used for that purpose rather than for chronic angina control?

  1. A

    Sublingual nitroglycerin

  2. B

    Ranolazine

  3. C

    Isosorbide mononitrate

  4. D

    Metoprolol

04
Written response
1 point

What is the generic name of the loop diuretic sold under the brand name Lasix?

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all medications that can primarily slow ventricular response in selected cases of atrial fibrillation.

  1. A

    Metoprolol

  2. B

    Diltiazem

  3. C

    Verapamil

  4. D

    Digoxin

  5. E

    Flecainide

  6. F

    Evolocumab

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce heart-failure risk in eligible patients who do not have diabetes.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Choose one
1 point

Which beta blocker is distinguished in the material by also blocking alpha receptors?

  1. A

    Metoprolol

  2. B

    Bisoprolol

  3. C

    Carvedilol

  4. D

    Sotalol

08
Choose all
1 point

For HFrEF, select all medication groups identified as foundational therapies rather than primarily symptom-relieving treatment.

  1. A

    ARNI or, when appropriate, an ACE inhibitor or ARB

  2. B

    Evidence-based beta blocker

  3. C

    Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

  4. D

    SGLT2 inhibitor

  5. E

    Loop diuretic

  6. F

    Nitrate alone

09
Written response
1 point

Which LDL-lowering drug works by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption and is often added to a statin?

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor such as sildenafil asks about using a nitrate. Which concern is specifically identified for this combination?

  1. A

    The combination is preferred because it prevents nitrate-related headaches.

  2. B

    The combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

  3. C

    The combination converts atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm.

  4. D

    The combination prevents all nitrate tolerance.

11
True or false
1 point

True or false: Amiodarone is used for selected serious ventricular arrhythmias, and important risks include pulmonary, thyroid, and liver effects.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

12
Open ended
1 point

Explain how loop diuretics differ from the foundational medication groups used for HFrEF. Include what loop diuretics primarily relieve and name the four foundational groups.

13
Choose one
1 point

A patient with hypertension develops a persistent cough while taking an ACE inhibitor. Which medication class includes losartan, a commonly used alternative in this situation?

  1. A

    ACE inhibitor

  2. B

    Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

  3. C

    Thiazide-type diuretic

  4. D

    Beta blocker

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient needs medication primarily to lower high triglyceride levels. Which class is the best match?

  1. A

    Statins

  2. B

    PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies

  3. C

    Fibrates

  4. D

    Intestinal cholesterol-absorption inhibitors

15
Choose one
1 point

Which class best describes diltiazem, a medication that can slow AV-node conduction and heart rate?

  1. A

    Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

  2. B

    Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

  3. C

    Loop diuretic

  4. D

    Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient needs medication to treat an acute angina episode. Which option is used for immediate relief rather than chronic symptom control?

  1. A

    Ranolazine

  2. B

    Isosorbide mononitrate

  3. C

    Metoprolol

  4. D

    Sublingual nitroglycerin

17
Written response
1 point

Which generic drug inhibits intestinal cholesterol absorption and is often added to a statin to lower LDL?

18
Written response
1 point

Which very short-acting AV-nodal blocker is used for acute conversion of certain regular paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias (PSVT)?

19
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient taking amlodipine for hypertension and angina develops ankle swelling. What adverse effect is this?

20
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient taking sotalol for an arrhythmia requires monitoring because the drug can prolong the QT interval and cause .