30 questions about the ANTIHYPERTENSIVE.

 

Which class of antihypertensive drugs works by promoting the excretion of sodium and water?

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

Correct Answer: C) Diuretics

Which of the following is an example of a thiazide diuretic?

• A) Furosemide
• B) Spironolactone
• C) Hydrochlorothiazide
• D) Amiloride

Correct Answer: C) Hydrochlorothiazide

ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure by:

• A) Increasing heart rate
• B) Blocking the formation of angiotensin II
• C) Decreasing sodium excretion
• D) Constricting blood vessels

Correct Answer: B) Blocking the formation of angiotensin II

Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

• A) Cough
• B) Bradycardia
• C) Hyperglycemia
• D) Weight gain

Correct Answer: A) Cough

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) work by:

• A) Inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme
• B) Blocking angiotensin II from binding to its receptors
• C) Reducing heart rate
• D) Increasing aldosterone secretion

Correct Answer: B) Blocking angiotensin II from binding to its receptors

Which of the following medications is an ARB?

• A) Lisinopril
• B) Losartan
• C) Amlodipine
• D) Metoprolol

Correct Answer: B) Losartan

Calcium channel blockers help reduce blood pressure by:

• A) Increasing calcium entry into cells
• B) Reducing calcium entry into cells
• C) Increasing sodium excretion
• D) Decreasing potassium excretion

Correct Answer: B) Reducing calcium entry into cells

Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker?

• A) Atenolol
• B) Enalapril
• C) Amlodipine
• D) Losartan

Correct Answer: C) Amlodipine

Beta-blockers primarily lower blood pressure by:

• A) Reducing cardiac output
• B) Increasing blood volume
• C) Constricting blood vessels
• D) Increasing heart rate

Correct Answer: A) Reducing cardiac output

Which of the following is a beta-blocker?

• A) Verapamil
• B) Atenolol
• C) Valsartan
• D) Chlorthalidone

Correct Answer: B) Atenolol

Alpha-blockers work by:

• A) Increasing calcium entry into smooth muscle cells
• B) Blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors
• C) Reducing sodium excretion
• D) Increasing heart rate

Correct Answer: B) Blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors

Which of the following is an alpha-blocker?

• A) Prazosin
• B) Metoprolol
• C) Amlodipine
• D) Furosemide

Correct Answer: A) Prazosin

Which type of diuretic is furosemide?

• A) Thiazide
• B) Loop
• C) Potassium-sparing
• D) Osmotic

Correct Answer: B) Loop

Spironolactone is classified as a:

• A) Thiazide diuretic
• B) Loop diuretic
• C) Potassium-sparing diuretic
• D) Calcium channel blocker

Correct Answer: C) Potassium-sparing diuretic

Which medication is often prescribed to prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

• A) Atenolol
• B) Lisinopril
• C) Diltiazem
• D) Losartan

Correct Answer: B) Lisinopril

Which class of drugs is often used as the first line of treatment for hypertension?

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

Correct Answer: D) Diuretics

Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers?

• A) Hyperkalemia
• B) Bradycardia
• C) Hypocalcemia
• D) Hyperglycemia

Correct Answer: B) Bradycardia

Which drug reduces blood pressure by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels?

• A) Lisinopril
• B) Amlodipine
• C) Hydrochlorothiazide
• D) Losartan

Correct Answer: B) Amlodipine

What is the primary action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?

• A) Increasing heart rate
• B) Promoting sodium and water retention
• C) Blocking the effects of angiotensin II
• D) Increasing cardiac output

Correct Answer: C) Blocking the effects of angiotensin II

Which of the following is an example of a loop diuretic?

• A) Spironolactone
• B) Hydrochlorothiazide
• C) Furosemide
• D) Amiloride

Correct Answer: C) Furosemide

Which antihypertensive medication class is often associated with a persistent cough as a side effect?

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

Correct Answer: C) ACE inhibitors

Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?

• A) Furosemide
• B) Spironolactone
• C) Hydrochlorothiazide
• D) Chlorthalidone

Correct Answer: B) Spironolactone

Which antihypertensive drug class works by reducing heart rate and cardiac output?

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

Correct Answer: C) Beta-blockers

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of diuretics?

• A) Dehydration
• B) Electrolyte imbalance
• C) Hyperkalemia
• D) Increased urination

Correct Answer: C) Hyperkalemia

Which of the following drugs is classified as a beta-blocker?

• A) Losartan
• B) Amlodipine
• C) Metoprolol
• D) Enalapril

Correct Answer: C) Metoprolol

Which class of antihypertensives may cause hyperkalemia as a side effect?

• A) Loop diuretics
• B) Thiazide diuretics
• C) Potassium-sparing diuretics
• D) Beta-blockers

Correct Answer: C) Potassium-sparing diuretics

Which antihypertensive drug class includes medications like diltiazem and verapamil?

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

Correct Answer: C) Calcium channel blockers

Which of the following is a major contraindication for the use of beta-blockers?

• A) Hypertension
• B) Asthma
• C) Diabetes
• D) Hyperlipidemia

Correct Answer: B) Asthma

Which of the following antihypertensive medications is often used in hypertensive emergencies due to its rapid onset?

• A) Clonidine
• B) Nitroprusside
• C) Hydrochlorothiazide
• D) Amlodipine

Correct Answer: B) Nitroprusside

Which of the following antihypertensive classes works by directly relaxing vascular smooth muscle?

• A) Diuretics
• B) ACE inhibitors
• C) Direct vasodilators
• D) ARBs

Correct Answer: C) Direct vasodilators