Pharmacology of Cardiovascular MCQs

Pharma -CVS MCQs


1. In PSVT the drug of choice is

a. Adenosine b. Propranolol c. Lignocaine d. Epinephrine

Ans. a



2. Propranolol is not used in

a. Hypertension b. Migraine c. Varient angina d. Thyrotoxicosis

Ans. c



3. Which of the following is not a cardioselective drug

a. Atenolol b. Metoprolol c. Labetalol d. Esmolol

Ans. c



4. Which of the following drug is contraindicated to treat hypertension with pregnancy ?

a. Enalapril b. Methyldopa c. Nifedipine d. Labetolol

Ans. a



5. All of the following are indications for use of ACE inhibitors , except

a. Hypertension b. Myocardial infarction

c. Left ventricular dysfunction d. Pheochromocytoma

Ans. d 6. Which of the following statements regarding ACE inhibitors is true

a. Has positive inotropic effect

b. No effect on preload

c. Decrease bradykinin level

d. Can result in increase plasma K level

Ans. d

7. The preferred drugs for hypertension in patients with heart failure ….

a. Verapamil b. Propranolol c. Diltiazem d. Captopril

ans. d



8. Which of the following statement regarding anti-arrhythmic drugs is false

a. Lignocaine ---- Na channel blocker

b. Verapamil ---- Ca channel blocker

c. Amiodarone ---- Na channel blocker

d. Propranolol ---- Beta receptor blocker

ans. c



9. The following persons have risk factors for developing hypertension EXCEPT:

a. A person with high total blood cholesterol

b. A person whose father developed hypertension at the age of 40 but the mother who is already age 50 and still normotensive

c. A person with a body mass index of 32

d. A person who drinks a large bottle of beer everyday

e. A person who works as an office worker and does not do any exercises

ans. d



10. A 50 year old female was given Digoxin for congestive heart failure. What is the cellular action of digoxin?

a. Inhibition of beta receptors

b. Inhibition of Na pump

c. Inhibition of ATP degradation

d. Inhibition of mitochondrial Ca ions release

ans. b