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Cardiology – Part 3
Quiz
39) Angiotensin receptors blockers (ARBs) would have no affect on which of the
following (component of a separate system)
a) Renin
b) Kininase
c) Bradykinin
d) Angiotensin I
e) Angiotensin II
40) Which of the following, along with angioedema, is far less likely to occur with ARBs
when compared to ACE inhibitors as other enzymes are capable of generating
angiotensin II
a) Dry cough
b) Hyperkalemia
c) Renal failure
d) Hypotension
e) Rash
41) Which of the following ARB has the highest AT1 affinity and shortest half-life
a) Losartan (Cozaar)
b) Valsartan (Diovan)
c) Candesartan (Atacand)
d) Eprosartan (Teveten)
e) Irbesartan (Avapro)
42) A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit for hypertensive emergency. They are
given sodium nitroprusside and labetelol to lower their blood pressure, ensuring diastolic
pressure is no less than 100-110mmHg. How much should the systolic pressure be
lowered
a) It should not be lowered
b) By 25%
c) By 50%
d) By 75%
e) Until it is below 140mmHg
43) Which of the following is a potent vasoconstrictor, adding to hypertension
a) Renin
b) Angiotensinogen
c) Angiotensin I
d) Angiotensin II
e) Aldosterone
44) How much more likely are patients with untreated hypertension to suffer a heart
attack or stroke
a) Half as likely
b) 1.5 times more likely
c) 2-3 times more likely
d) 5-6 times more likely
e) 8-10 times more likely
45) Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing hypertension and the
associated health risks
a) Age > 65
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