6. Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Cardiovascular Drugs — Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiovascular drugs with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the primary mechanism of action of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in treating hypertension?

Question 2

A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed a medication to reduce the risk of future thrombotic events. This drug works by irreversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) in platelets. Which medication is being described?

Question 3

Which antiarrhythmic drug class is characterized by its ability to block sodium channels, thereby slowing the conduction velocity in the heart and prolonging the $\text{QRS}$ duration on an electrocardiogram?

Question 4

A patient with heart failure is prescribed a medication that reduces both preload and afterload by increasing the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate ($\text{cGMP}$) in vascular smooth muscle. Which drug class is this medication likely to belong to?

Question 5

Which of the following is a common mechanism by which $\beta$-blockers reduce myocardial oxygen demand in patients with ischemic heart disease?