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1 point
Which statement about amlodipine is accurate?
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2 Cardiovascular Medications Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Cardiovascular Medications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
A patient taking warfarin needs the specific blood test used to monitor its effect. Enter the test abbreviation.
03
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1 point
ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be avoided during .
04
True or false
1 point
A patient taking dual antiplatelet therapy after a stent should not stop it unless the treating team directs them to.
- A
True
- B
False
05
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1 point
A patient with HFrEF does not have diabetes. Which statement best describes whether an SGLT2 inhibitor may still be beneficial?
- A
They are beneficial only when a patient with HFrEF also has diabetes.
- B
They are used only to relieve swelling from fluid congestion.
- C
They can benefit many patients with HFrEF, whether or not they have diabetes.
- D
They replace the need to review kidney function and volume status.
06
Fill in the blank
1 point
After acute coronary syndrome, aspirin plus a is called dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).
07
Written response
1 point
A patient taking atorvastatin asks which unexplained muscle symptom should be reported. Enter the symptom phrase.
08
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1 point
A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed more than one rate-slowing medicine. Which outcomes or concerns are supported by the material? Select all that apply.
- A
Excessive bradycardia
- B
Heart block
- C
Both rate-slowing medicines may contribute to an excessive slowing effect.
- D
Improved kidney function is a predictable result of combining them.
09
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1 point
A patient with HFrEF has swelling from fluid congestion. Which statement best describes the role of a diuretic such as furosemide?
- A
It can relieve fluid overload but does not replace outcome-improving HFrEF medicines.
- B
It replaces the foundational medication groups for HFrEF.
- C
It is primarily used to control the ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation.
- D
It prevents clot-related stroke and requires INR monitoring.
10
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1 point
A clinician is considering an antiarrhythmic for a specific rhythm-control situation. Which factors should inform selection? Select all that apply.
- A
ECG findings
- B
Heart structure
- C
Kidney function, electrolytes, and potential interactions
- D
The assumption that any antiarrhythmic is appropriate for every rhythm
11
True or false
1 point
If a tachyarrhythmia causes signs of instability such as shock or altered mental status, medication should not delay urgent synchronized cardioversion.
- A
True
- B
False
12
Choose one
1 point
A patient with atrial fibrillation asks whether aspirin can replace anticoagulation when anticoagulation is indicated. Which answer is correct?
- A
Aspirin is an adequate substitute whenever anticoagulation is indicated for atrial fibrillation.
- B
Aspirin is not a substitute for anticoagulation when anticoagulation is indicated for atrial fibrillation.
- C
Anticoagulants are used only to relieve fluid congestion.
- D
Anticoagulation decisions do not depend on the indication or kidney function.
13
Open ended
1 point
Describe at least three distinct checks that support safe administration of a cardiovascular medicine.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: In HFrEF, diuretics can relieve fluid congestion, but they are not a substitute for medicines that improve outcomes.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient who uses a nitrate for angina says they also take tadalafil. What is the safest response?
- A
Use the nitrate and monitor for headache.
- B
Do not combine them; contact the prescriber or pharmacist for guidance.
- C
Take the nitrate first and delay tadalafil by one hour.
- D
Reduce the nitrate dose and take both as prescribed.
16
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1 point
A patient taking warfarin asks what routine safety practice is important. Which advice best matches the medication’s monitoring needs?
- A
Check potassium and avoid all foods containing vitamin K.
- B
Check kidney function and take the medicine only when symptoms occur.
- C
Monitor INR and keep vitamin-K intake consistent.
- D
Monitor ECG and avoid foods containing sodium.
17
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1 point
A patient with symptomatic HFrEF is switching from an ACE inhibitor to sacubitril/valsartan. Which plan best reflects the safety guidance?
- A
Do not overlap the ACE inhibitor and ARNI; follow the clinician-directed washout plan.
- B
Take both together to strengthen their effect on blood pressure.
- C
Stop the ACE inhibitor and begin the ARNI immediately, without a washout.
- D
Use the ARNI only if the patient also has diabetes.
18
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1 point
A patient with eligible HFrEF is prescribed spironolactone. Which monitoring is especially important?
- A
Monitor INR and keep vitamin-K intake consistent.
- B
Monitor ECG only if the patient reports palpitations.
- C
Monitor weight and symptoms, but no laboratory tests are needed.
- D
Check potassium and kidney function before and during treatment.
19
Written response
1 point
What blood test is required to monitor warfarin therapy? Enter the test's abbreviation.
20
Written response
1 point
For an unstable tachyarrhythmia with a pulse, what urgent electrical treatment is generally prioritized? Enter its name in two words.