Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions Quiz

Diuretics are commonly used as first-line therapy for hypertension, promoting diuresis and reducing blood volume and pressure.

Aspirin acts by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, thereby preventing the formation of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins and reducing platelet aggregation.

Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor that functions as an anticoagulant by specifically targeting and inhibiting thrombin.

Statins lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver.

Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic medication, exerts its effects by blocking sodium channels and is commonly used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.

ARBs work by blocking angiotensin II receptors, leading to vasodilation and reduced secretion of aldosterone, contributing to their cardiovascular therapeutic effects.

Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is primarily used for erectile dysfunction and can also be employed in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Prazosin, a selective alpha-1 blocker, is primarily used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and may also be used to manage hypertension.

Hydralazine is a direct vasodilator used in the management of hypertensive emergencies, causing relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessels.

Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension by blocking the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway.

Digoxin treats heart failure by inhibiting sodium-potassium ATPase, leading to increased cardiac contractility and reduced heart rate.

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that antagonizes aldosterone receptors, promoting diuresis without potassium loss.

Amiodarone, a potent antiarrhythmic, is known for prolonging the QT interval and is primarily used in treating ventricular arrhythmias.