Quiz 9

Question 1

In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which substance converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?

a) Aldosterone

b) Aliskiren

c) Angiotensin Converting enzyme (ACE)

d) Renin

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which medication can cause hyperkalemia?

a) Aliskerin (Tekturna)

b) Minoxidil (Loniten)

c) Quinapril (Accupril)

d) Sildenafil (Revatio)

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following medications causes vasodilatation by blocking the L-type calcium channels?

a) Epoprostenol (Flolan/Veletri)

b) Hydralazine (Apresoline)

c) Valsartan (Diovan)

d) Verapamil (Verelan PM)

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which medication can cause gynecomastia?

a) Hydralazine (Apresoline)

b) Ramipril (Altace)

c) Spironolactone (Aldactone)

d) Valsartan (Diovan)

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Which of the following medications have a dose-limiting side effect of jaw pain?

a) Epoprostenol (Flolan)

b) Rioiguat (Adempas)

c) Tadalafil (Adcirca)

d) A and C