Pharmacology

Question 1

Ace Inhibitors

Answer 1

-pril

Lisonopril, Enalapril

Question 2

ARBs

Answer 2

-sartan

Losartan, Valsartan

Question 3

Beta Blockers

Answer 3

-olol

Metoprolol, Atenolol

Question 4

Calcium Channel Blockers (2)

Answer 4

-dipine
-zem

Amlodopine, Diltiazem

Question 5

Diuretics (3)

Answer 5

-ide, -thiazide, -actone

S
Spironoloctone thinks potassium S
Sparring

Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolocatone

Question 6

Digitalis

Answer 6

-oxin

Lanoxin (Digoxin)

Question 7

Heparin

Answer 7

-parin

Question 8

Fondaparinux

Answer 8

Heparin

Question 9

Ravaroxaban

Answer 9

Warfarin

Question 10

Thrombolytics (Fibrinolytics) (3)

Answer 10

-kinase, -plase, TPA

Question 11

DCCATT of Antiplatelets

Answer 11

• Dipyridamole
• Clopidogrel
• Cilostazol
• Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
• Tirofiban
• Ticlopidine

Question 12

Stage 1 Antihypertensives (3)

Answer 12

ADA
- ACE-I (-pril)
- Diuretics
- ARB (-sartan)

Question 13

Stage 2 Antihypertensives

Answer 13

ABC
- Alpha Blockers
- Beta Blockers
- Calcium-Channel Blockers

Question 14

Hypertensive Crisis (2)

Answer 14

CD
- Central Acting Antihypertensives
- Direct Acting Vasodilator

Question 15

Prazosin, Tamsulosin

Answer 15

Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

Question 16

Cardioselective Beta 1 Antagonist

Answer 16

MAN BABE except NADOLOL

Question 17

Metoprol, Labetalol, Esmolol

Answer 17

Beta Blockers

Question 18

Nifedipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil

Answer 18

Calcium Channel Blocker

Dihydropyridine (-dipine)
Non-Dihydropyridine (DiVe)
- Diltiazem
- Verapamil

Question 19

Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril

Answer 19

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Question 20

Losartan, Telmisartan, Irbesartan

Answer 20

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

Question 21

Clonidine, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Guanabenz (Wytensin)

Answer 21

Central Acting Antihypertensives

Question 22

Phentolamine, Hydralazine, Minoxidil, Nitroglycerin

Answer 22

Direct Acting Vasodilator

Question 23

Prednisone
Hydrocortisone
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone

Answer 23

Corticosteroid (-sone & -solone)

Prednisone (Most Potent)
Hydrocortisone (2nd Most Option)
Betamethasone (2nd-3rd Trimester)
Dexamethasone (Crosses BBB)

Question 24

Epinephrine
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Albuterol
Phenylephrine

Answer 24

Adrenergic Agonists

• Epinephrine (alpha & beta agonist)
• Dopamine (low = + ino & chrono, high = vasopressor)
• Dobutamine (beta agonist only)
• Albuterol (SABA; Acute Asthma)
• Phenylephrine (Alpha Agonist; peripheral vasoconstrictor)

Formoterol & Salmeterol (LABA; used as a maintenance drug)

Question 25

#1 Reason of Noncompliance for Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

Answer 25

Orthostatic Hypotension

Question 26

#1 Reason of Noncompliance for Beta Adrenergic Blockers

Answer 26

Erectile Dysfunction

Question 27

#1 Reason of Noncompliance for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

Answer 27

Excessive Dry Cough Mgt: Switch to ARBS

Question 28

Vasodilator contraindicated to pregnant women

Answer 28

ACEI & ARBS

Question 29

Vasodilator contraindicated to pulmonary conditions

Answer 29

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ## Footnote ACEI causes excessive dry cough

Question 30

Medicine for Cardiogenic Shock

Answer 30

Dopamine

Question 31

Medicine for Acute Asthma Attack

Answer 31

Albuterol / Salbutamol (Ventolin)

Question 32

Chronic Asthma Medication (LABA)

Answer 32

Formoterol & Salmeterol