8. Which medication inhibits the action of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and lower LDL cholesterol levels?
a. Atorvastatin
b. Cholestyramine
c. Niacin
d. Fenofibrate
9. Which medication is a direct vasodilating drug is so toxic that its use is limited to 3 days?
a. Hydralazine
b. Isosorbide dinitrate
c. Nitroglycerin
d. Sodium nitroprusside
10. Which of the following information is accurate regarding drugs used to regulate heart rate? (Select all that apply.)
a. These drugs work by blocking actions of RAAS and reducing peripheral vasoconstriction
b. Antidysrhythmics are a class of drugs that influence heart rate
c. The drugs work by blocking electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and calcium responsible for increasing conduction and contractility of the heart
d. Beta blockers are examples of drugs that slow heart rate by blocking the SNS
e. Amioderone is a drug used to treat fatal arrythmias such as persistent ventricular tachycardia
ANSWER- 8) a) Atorvastatin is the medication inhibits the action of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and lowers LDL cholestrol level
ANSWER - 9) d) sodium nitroprusside
8. Which medication inhibits the action of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme and lower LDL cholesterol levels?...
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