APEA PHARM CARDIOLOGY EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
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The diuretic that blocks the reabsorption of sodium and
water in the loop of Henle to produce diuresis is: Correct
Answer furosemide (Lasix)
The side effect profile of angiotensin receptor blockers
(ARBs) is similar to the side effects of: Correct Answer
ACE inhibitors
Nitroglycerin sublingual (Nitrostat) tablets should be
stored: Correct Answer in a dark container stored in the
patient's home
Which medication is considered a cholesterol absorption
inhibitor? Correct Answer Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Which beta-blocker is highly variable in bioavailability, has
a shorter plasma half-life, is mostly lipid-soluble, and is
almost completely absorbed by the small intestine?
Correct Answer Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Direct thrombin inhibitors such as dabigatran (Pradaxa)
are NOT indicated for: Correct Answer patients with
prosthetic heart valves
, Spironolactone (Aldactone) is highly protein bound and
has a duration of: Correct Answer 48 hours
Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is indicated for the treatment
of: Correct Answer chronic angina
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is classified as a(n) Correct Answer
low molecular weight heparin
Beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) should not be
used in patients with: Correct Answer variant (Prinzmetal)
angina
To reduce the flushing effects caused by nifedipine (Adalat
CC), it should be taken with: Correct Answer low-fat meals
Which of the following drugs blocks the action of
aldosterone in order to produce diuresis? Correct Answer
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Reduced doses of lovastatin (Mevacor)are recommended
when used concomitantly with: Correct Answer verapamil
(Calan)
An example of a cardioselective beta-blocker used in the
treatment of heart failure is: Correct Answer Metoprolol
(Lopressor)
A 3-year-old patient has a history of congenital heart
disease. To reduce the afterload and decrease right and
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