INBDE PHARMACOLOGY TEST 2026
COMPLETE 362 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Thiazide diuretic that inhibits Na/Cl channels; side effects include
xerostomia and dizziness. Answer: Hydrochlorothiazide
◉ Potassium-sparing diuretic; antagonizes aldosterone receptors; can
cause hyperkalemia. Answer: Spironolactone
◉ Causes direct vasodilation of blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.
Answer: Hydralazine
◉ L-type calcium channel blocker that may cause gingival enlargement.
Answer: Nifedipine
◉ Blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme and may cause dry cough and
angioedema. Answer: Lisinopril
◉ Angiotensin receptor blocker often used if patient cannot tolerate
ACE inhibitors. Answer: Losartan
◉ Used for chest pain; releases nitric oxide causing coronary
vasodilation. Answer: Nitroglycerin
, ◉ Increases cardiac contractility by inhibiting Na/K ATPase. Answer:
Digoxin
◉ Beta-1 selective antagonist used for angina and arrhythmias. Answer:
Metoprolol
◉ Non-selective beta-blocker that should be avoided with epinephrine.
Answer: Propranolol
◉ Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase to lower cholesterol; may cause muscle
pain and pulp calcification. Answer: Atorvastatin
◉ Anti-platelet agent that irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and decreases
thromboxane. Answer: Aspirin
◉ Anti-platelet drug that binds to ADP receptors on platelets. Answer:
Clopidogrel
◉ Vitamin K antagonist that decreases clotting factors II, VII, IX, and
X. Answer: Warfarin
◉ Anticoagulant that activates antithrombin to inactivate factors Xa and
IIa. Answer: Heparin
◉ Thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor used as an anticoagulant. Answer:
Dabigatran
COMPLETE 362 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Thiazide diuretic that inhibits Na/Cl channels; side effects include
xerostomia and dizziness. Answer: Hydrochlorothiazide
◉ Potassium-sparing diuretic; antagonizes aldosterone receptors; can
cause hyperkalemia. Answer: Spironolactone
◉ Causes direct vasodilation of blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.
Answer: Hydralazine
◉ L-type calcium channel blocker that may cause gingival enlargement.
Answer: Nifedipine
◉ Blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme and may cause dry cough and
angioedema. Answer: Lisinopril
◉ Angiotensin receptor blocker often used if patient cannot tolerate
ACE inhibitors. Answer: Losartan
◉ Used for chest pain; releases nitric oxide causing coronary
vasodilation. Answer: Nitroglycerin
, ◉ Increases cardiac contractility by inhibiting Na/K ATPase. Answer:
Digoxin
◉ Beta-1 selective antagonist used for angina and arrhythmias. Answer:
Metoprolol
◉ Non-selective beta-blocker that should be avoided with epinephrine.
Answer: Propranolol
◉ Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase to lower cholesterol; may cause muscle
pain and pulp calcification. Answer: Atorvastatin
◉ Anti-platelet agent that irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and decreases
thromboxane. Answer: Aspirin
◉ Anti-platelet drug that binds to ADP receptors on platelets. Answer:
Clopidogrel
◉ Vitamin K antagonist that decreases clotting factors II, VII, IX, and
X. Answer: Warfarin
◉ Anticoagulant that activates antithrombin to inactivate factors Xa and
IIa. Answer: Heparin
◉ Thrombin (Factor IIa) inhibitor used as an anticoagulant. Answer:
Dabigatran
