APEA Cardiac Exam Questions with Correct Answers

APEA Cardiac Exam Questions with Correct Answers A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: - Answer-erectile dysfunction Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization. What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization? - Answer-Losartan Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be initiated for: - Answer-Diabetics with hypertension A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates: - Answer-Development of heart failure Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction - Answer-ACE inhibitors The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse - Answer-is benign A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: - Answer-usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in an outpatient who takes warfarin - Answer-Sucralfate and cholestyramine A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the last exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to be started on this patient, what would be a good first choice: BP: 144/90 to 168/88 - Answer-Calcium channel blocker