Free RCIS Cardiovascular Pharmacology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the specific reversal agent for unfractionated heparin?

Accepted Answer

Protamine Sulfate

Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Idarucizumab

Answer

Andexanet alfa

Question 2

Clopidogrel (Plavix) exerts its antiplatelet effect by blocking which receptor on the platelet surface?

Accepted Answer

P2Y12 ADP

Answer

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa

Answer

Thromboxane A2

Answer

PAR-1

Question 3

When administering adenosine for fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement, the primary therapeutic effect is:

Accepted Answer

Maximal coronary vasodilation

Answer

Negative chronotropy

Answer

Increased contractility

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Systemic vasoconstriction

Question 4

A patient in cardiogenic shock is started on a norepinephrine (Levophed) infusion. The primary desired effect of this medication is:

Accepted Answer

Increased systemic vascular resistance via alpha-1 agonism

Answer

Increased heart rate via beta-1 agonism

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Peripheral vasodilation

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Bronchodilation

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary contraindication for administering a beta-blocker, such as metoprolol, to a patient with an acute myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Acute heart failure with pulmonary edema

Answer

Hypertension

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Sinus tachycardia

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Atrial fibrillation

Question 6

Abciximab (ReoPro) is classified as which type of cardiovascular medication?

Accepted Answer

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

Answer

Thrombolytic agent

Answer

Direct thrombin inhibitor

Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin