Pharm-angina

Question 1

Nitrates are used for what kinds of angina?

Answer 1

Prevention and relief of:
Stable
Unstable
Variant

Question 2

Beta blockers are used for what types of angina?

Answer 2

Prevention of:
Stable
Unstable

Question 3

Ca channel blockers are used for what types of angina?

Answer 3

Prevention of:
Stable
Variant

Question 4

Ranolazine is used for ___

Answer 4

Treatment of stable angina if standard therapy is inadequate

Question 5

First line for acute relief of stable angina:

Answer 5

Nitroglycerin, which is a short-acting nitrate

Question 6

First line for prevention of angina attacks:

Answer 6

Beta blockers

*Ca channel blockers are just as effective BUT lack post MI survival benefits of beta blockers

Question 7

Long acting nitrates can be used to ___

Answer 7

Reduce the frequency of angina attacks

Question 8

What drugs are recommended for unstable angina?

Answer 8

Nitrates
Beta blockers
Antiplatelet
Antithrombotic

Question 9

What drugs are recommended for variant angina?

Answer 9

Nitrates

Ca channel blockers

Question 10

Vasodilators that ___ are useful in treating angina and HF while vasodilators that ___ are useful in treating HTN

Answer 10

1. Relax venous smooth muscle, reducing preload

2. Relax arteriole smooth muscle, reducing SVR and afterload