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Reinforce essential cardiovascular medications including antihypertensives,
antiarrhythmics, and lipid-lowering agents for exam readiness. (69 cards)
4
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
alirocumab
(al-ih-ROCK-yoo-mab)
A
Praluent
Class: Monoclonal antibody; PCSK9 Inhibitor
Indication: Familial hypercholesterolemia; to reduce cardiovascular event risks
MOA: Monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9, increasing hepatic LDL cholesterol
uptake and reducing serum cholesterol
Side effects: injection site reactions; allergic reactions; nasopharyngitis;
dizziness; fatigue; myalgia; diabetes; elevated hepatic enzymes
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug or components
Considerations:
Administered via subcutaneous injection every 2 weeks or monthly
Regular lipid profile monitoring is recommended
Typically used with maximally tolerated statin therapy
5
,Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
amlodipine
(am-LOE-di-peen)
A
Norvasc
Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
Indication: Treats hypertension; angina; coronary artery disease
MOA: Inhibits calcium ion influx in vascular and cardiac muscle, leading to
vasodilation and reduced blood pressure
Side effects: hypotension; dizziness; syncope; peripheral edema; constipation;
tachycardia; skin reactions
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug or components
Considerations:
Not recommended in acute heart failure
Caution in HOCM and hepatic impairment
6
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
amlodipine; benazepril
(am-LOE-di-peen; ben-AY-ze-pril)
A
Lotrel
Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker; angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor
Indication: Used for hypertension management
MOA: Combines calcium channel blocking and ACE inhibiting effects, leading to
vasodilation and blood pressure reduction
,Side effects: dry cough; hyperkalemia; hypotension; angioedema; peripheral
edema; headache; dizziness; palpitations
Contraindications: History of angioedema; pregnancy; coadministration with
aliskiren or neprilysin
Considerations:
Monitor blood pressure and serum potassium levels
Avoid potassium-sparing diuretics or supplements
Counsel women on avoiding pregnancy
7
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
apixaban
(ah-PIX-a-ban)
A
Eliquis
Class: Active factor X inhibitors (Xa inhibitors)
Indication: Used for Postoperative VTE prophylaxis; DVT/PE
MOA: Selectively binds factor Xa, blocking platelet activation and fibrin clot
formation
Side effects: bleeding; thrombocytopenia
Contraindications: Active pathological bleeding
Considerations:
Medication was not studied in patients with BMI >40 or >120 kg and
should be used with caution in these patients
Reduce dosages in patients <60 kg and >80 years or creatinine >1.5 mL/dL
(133 mmol/L)
Potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein will lead to increased
plasma concentrations
8
Q
, What is the common brand name(s) for:
atenolol
(a-TEN-oh-lol)
A
Tenormin
Class: Beta -1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Blocker
Indication: Treats hypertension; angina; arrhythmias; myocardial infarction;
tachyarrhythmias; thyrotoxicosis
MOA: Selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker reducing sympathetic activity, heart
rate, and myocardial oxygen demand
Side effects: hypotension; syncope; bradycardia; heart block; bronchospasm;
skin reactions; GI effects; fatigue; abnormal dreams; impotence
Contraindications: Cardiogenic shock; severe bradycardia; heart block; severe
peripheral arterial disorders; pheochromocytoma without alpha-1 blockage;
uncompensated cardiac failure
Considerations:
Avoid in Prinzmetal angina
Beta-blockers can mask hypoglycemia symptoms
Do not stop abruptly to avoid withdrawal symptoms
9
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
atorvastatin
(a-TOR-va-stat-in)
A
Lipitor
Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Indication: Used for hypercholesterolemia; cardiovascular event prevention;
primary hyperlipidemia; hypertriglyceridemia
Recent Exam 2026-2027 Actual Complete Real Exam
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Reinforce essential cardiovascular medications including antihypertensives,
antiarrhythmics, and lipid-lowering agents for exam readiness. (69 cards)
4
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
alirocumab
(al-ih-ROCK-yoo-mab)
A
Praluent
Class: Monoclonal antibody; PCSK9 Inhibitor
Indication: Familial hypercholesterolemia; to reduce cardiovascular event risks
MOA: Monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9, increasing hepatic LDL cholesterol
uptake and reducing serum cholesterol
Side effects: injection site reactions; allergic reactions; nasopharyngitis;
dizziness; fatigue; myalgia; diabetes; elevated hepatic enzymes
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug or components
Considerations:
Administered via subcutaneous injection every 2 weeks or monthly
Regular lipid profile monitoring is recommended
Typically used with maximally tolerated statin therapy
5
,Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
amlodipine
(am-LOE-di-peen)
A
Norvasc
Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
Indication: Treats hypertension; angina; coronary artery disease
MOA: Inhibits calcium ion influx in vascular and cardiac muscle, leading to
vasodilation and reduced blood pressure
Side effects: hypotension; dizziness; syncope; peripheral edema; constipation;
tachycardia; skin reactions
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug or components
Considerations:
Not recommended in acute heart failure
Caution in HOCM and hepatic impairment
6
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
amlodipine; benazepril
(am-LOE-di-peen; ben-AY-ze-pril)
A
Lotrel
Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker; angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitor
Indication: Used for hypertension management
MOA: Combines calcium channel blocking and ACE inhibiting effects, leading to
vasodilation and blood pressure reduction
,Side effects: dry cough; hyperkalemia; hypotension; angioedema; peripheral
edema; headache; dizziness; palpitations
Contraindications: History of angioedema; pregnancy; coadministration with
aliskiren or neprilysin
Considerations:
Monitor blood pressure and serum potassium levels
Avoid potassium-sparing diuretics or supplements
Counsel women on avoiding pregnancy
7
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
apixaban
(ah-PIX-a-ban)
A
Eliquis
Class: Active factor X inhibitors (Xa inhibitors)
Indication: Used for Postoperative VTE prophylaxis; DVT/PE
MOA: Selectively binds factor Xa, blocking platelet activation and fibrin clot
formation
Side effects: bleeding; thrombocytopenia
Contraindications: Active pathological bleeding
Considerations:
Medication was not studied in patients with BMI >40 or >120 kg and
should be used with caution in these patients
Reduce dosages in patients <60 kg and >80 years or creatinine >1.5 mL/dL
(133 mmol/L)
Potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein will lead to increased
plasma concentrations
8
Q
, What is the common brand name(s) for:
atenolol
(a-TEN-oh-lol)
A
Tenormin
Class: Beta -1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Blocker
Indication: Treats hypertension; angina; arrhythmias; myocardial infarction;
tachyarrhythmias; thyrotoxicosis
MOA: Selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker reducing sympathetic activity, heart
rate, and myocardial oxygen demand
Side effects: hypotension; syncope; bradycardia; heart block; bronchospasm;
skin reactions; GI effects; fatigue; abnormal dreams; impotence
Contraindications: Cardiogenic shock; severe bradycardia; heart block; severe
peripheral arterial disorders; pheochromocytoma without alpha-1 blockage;
uncompensated cardiac failure
Considerations:
Avoid in Prinzmetal angina
Beta-blockers can mask hypoglycemia symptoms
Do not stop abruptly to avoid withdrawal symptoms
9
Q
What is the common brand name(s) for:
atorvastatin
(a-TOR-va-stat-in)
A
Lipitor
Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Indication: Used for hypercholesterolemia; cardiovascular event prevention;
primary hyperlipidemia; hypertriglyceridemia
