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Excessive salt intake can cause:


A) Edema
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Dehydration
D) B and C

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Beta-blockers share which one of the following endings?


A) -pam
B) -pril
C) -statin
D) -lol

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Atherosclerosis:


A) Is a thickening and hardening of artery walls.
B) Involves a buildup of lipids and platelets in the arteries.
C) Is a type of arteriosclerosis.
D) All of the above are accurate descriptions of atherosclerosis.

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The difference between ACE inhibitors and ARBs is:


A) Only ACE inhibitors are used for hypertension.
B) ACE inhibitors stop the production of angiotensin II, and ARBs inhibit the effects of angiotensin II.
C) Only ARBS are used for hypertension.
D) None of the above answers apply.

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Blood pressure:


A) Is the force exerted by the blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels.
B) Is recorded as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
C) Measures the pressure of contraction and the pressure of relaxation.
D) All of the above are characteristics of blood pressure.

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The common generic ending -pril is associated with:


A) ACE inhibitors
B) ARBs
C) Beta-blockers
D) Calcium channel blockers

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Which of the following is(are) considered "good" cholesterol?


A) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
B) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
C) Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
D) A and C

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What medication is used to treat an overdose of Lanoxin?


A) Vitamin K
B) Digibind
C) Acetadote
D) Protamine sulfate

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Nitrates:


A) Dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle.
B) Reduce the workload of the heart.
C) Are used to treat angina.
D) All of the above are true statements.

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Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?


A) Diuretics
B) Bile acid sequestrants
C) Fibrates
D) Statins

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Which of the following beta-blockers is nonselective?


A) Inderal
B) Lopressor
C) Atenolol
D) All of the above

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A myocardial infarction (MI) is also known as:


A) High blood pressure
B) Elevated heart rate
C) Gas caught in the heart chambers
D) Heart attack

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All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:


A) Lipitor
B) Lopressor
C) Niaspan ER
D) Questran

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Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are:


A) Used as bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached.
B) Subcutaneously administered.
C) Used only in hospitals.
D) A and B are characteristics of LMWHs.

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Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?


A) Take with food.
B) Take every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain up to a maximum of three doses.If no relief is achieved, then call 9-1-1.
C) Keep the medication out of the sunlight.
D) Keep the medication in its original container.

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Treatment for hypotension could include:


A) Increased water intake
B) Fludrocortisone to increase blood volume
C) Midodrine to increase vasoconstriction
D) All of the above

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A frequent, annoying side effect of ACE inhibitors that causes some users to switch to a different antihypertensive medication is:


A) Diarrhea
B) Dry, hacking cough
C) GI upset
D) Nausea

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A person with hypotension could experience which of the following?


A) Sweating
B) Excitability
C) Fainting upon standing
D) All of the above

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