Quiz on Drugs for CCF Last updated: 2024/04/15 at 6:44 PM Pharmacology Mentor 9 Views Share 0 Min Read SHARE Welcome to your Quiz on Drugs for CCF Diuretics are primarily used in congestive cardiac failure to: Reduce blood volume Increase myocardial contractility Increase blood pressure Increase sodium retention Increase heart rate None A patient with congestive cardiac failure and type 2 diabetes is being considered for a medication that reduces hospitalization and death from heart failure. Which class of drugs would be most appropriate? ARBs SGLT2 inhibitors Cardiac glycosides Calcium channel blockers Beta-blockers None In a patient with congestive cardiac failure and asthma, which of the following drugs should be used with caution due to potential exacerbation of asthma symptoms? Carvedilol Spironolactone Furosemide Lisinopril Sacubitril/Valsartan None A patient with congestive cardiac failure is experiencing cough and hyperkalemia as side effects of medication. Which drug class is most likely responsible for these side effects? Beta-blockers Diuretics Cardiac glycosides ACE inhibitors ARBs None What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors in the treatment of congestive cardiac failure? Increase in sodium and water retention Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) Reduction of myocardial contractility Increase in heart rate Vasoconstriction None Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with beta-blockers used in congestive cardiac failure? Angioedema Bradycardia Hyperkalemia Dehydration Hypertension None Which medication is used in congestive cardiac failure primarily for its effect on reducing heart rate without affecting blood pressure or myocardial contractility? Ivabradine Enalapril Milrinone Furosemide Valsartan None A patient with congestive heart failure and a history of severe allergic reactions to milrinone presents to the clinic. Which of the following is an appropriate alternative for short-term management of severe heart failure in this patient? Spironolactone Dobutamine Digoxin Lisinopril Carvedilol None In managing a patient with congestive cardiac failure, which drug is contraindicated in severe kidney disease due to the risk of hyperkalemia? Dapagliflozin Metoprolol Hydralazine Digoxin Spironolactone None For a patient with congestive cardiac failure and reduced ejection fraction who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors, which medication would be the most suitable alternative? Ivabradine Digoxin Losartan Dobutamine Milrinone None Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor used in the management of severe congestive cardiac failure? Digoxin Milrinone Carvedilol Dapagliflozin Lisinopril None Ivabradine is used in the treatment of congestive cardiac failure due to its ability to: Decrease blood pressure Block the action of aldosterone e) Increase glucose reabsorption in the kidneys Increase myocardial contractility Inhibit the If channels in the heart None Time's upTime is Up! Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. You Might Also Like PHAL6013 practice quiz -2 PHAL6013 practice questions Local Anesthetics Post Lab Quiz – MDSC2203-2023-24 Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics Quiz on Antihypertensives Sign Up For Daily NewsletterBe keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. 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