REGIS NU641 ADV CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2023
Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, & Migraines – Correct Answer Patients that are at highest risk for
abruptly stopping a beta blocker are those with
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors – Correct Answer The medication that helps the
imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and myocardial oxygen demand in the myocardium by
increasing the myocardial oxygen supply
improves insulin sensitivity
improves renal hemodynamics
reduce production of angiotensin II – Correct Answer Roles of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors in DM patients
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system that increases heart rate and preload – Correct Answer
The pathological change that takes place in HF that is not addressed by ACE inhibitors
blunted coronary artery dilation due to calcified plaque – Correct Answer Reason why nitro glycerin
tablets “do not work well” in patient with hyperlipidemia and angina age
factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed – Correct Answer Clinical judgement in
prescribing includes
decreased renal function – Correct Answer Prior to prescribing an ACE inhibitor the NP should access for
statins – Correct Answer First-line pharmacologic therapy for hyperlipidemia
Any end-organ damage, direct effects on lifestyle, or inability to perform the tasks of daily living –
Correct Answer When is consultation with or referral to a cardiologist appropriate?