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Cardiovascular Drugs - 3 Mark Questions & MCQs

(MBBS UG | Yatiraj Singi Pattern | Refs: Padmaja Udaykumar & KD Tripathi)

PART A - 3 MARK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

Q1. Classify antihypertensive drugs with examples.

Answer:

Antihypertensive drugs are classified based on their site/mechanism of action:

1. Diuretics

Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone
Loop diuretics: Furosemide
K+-sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride

2. Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) Blockers

ACE Inhibitors: Captopril, Enalapril, Ramipril
ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers): Losartan, Valsartan
Direct Renin Inhibitor: Aliskiren

3. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

Dihydropyridines (vascular selective): Amlodipine, Nifedipine
Non-dihydropyridines (cardiac): Verapamil, Diltiazem

4. Sympathoplegic Agents

Beta blockers: Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol
Alpha blockers: Prazosin, Doxazosin
Central acting: Clonidine, Methyldopa
Combined alpha+beta: Labetalol, Carvedilol

5. Direct Vasodilators

Hydralazine, Minoxidil, Sodium nitroprusside

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar - Pharmacology, Ch: Antihypertensive drugs; KD Tripathi - Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Ch. 36 (Antihypertensives) (Katzung, 16th ed., Ch. 11 - Classification based on principal regulatory site or mechanism)

Q2. Write the mechanism of action and adverse effects of ACE inhibitors.

Answer:

Mechanism of Action: ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors block the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II by inhibiting ACE enzyme (also called kininase II).

Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor - its reduction lowers peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure
ACE inhibitors also block the breakdown of bradykinin - accumulation of bradykinin contributes to vasodilation and also causes adverse effects
They reduce aldosterone secretion - resulting in sodium excretion and mild K+ retention

Examples: Captopril (prototype), Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril

Adverse Effects:

Dry, persistent cough (most common - due to bradykinin accumulation) - class effect
Hyperkalemia - due to reduced aldosterone
First-dose hypotension - especially in volume-depleted patients
Angioedema - rare but dangerous; due to bradykinin (contraindication to future use)
Fetotoxicity - contraindicated in pregnancy (causes renal dysgenesis in fetus - Category D/X)
Rash and dysgeusia (taste disturbance) - more with captopril (SH group)
Acute kidney injury - in bilateral renal artery stenosis

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar, Ch: Antihypertensives; KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 517-520

Q3. Describe the mechanism of action of digoxin and its uses in heart failure.

Answer:

Mechanism of Action of Digoxin:

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside obtained from Digitalis lanata (white foxglove). Its mechanism involves:

Inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase (sodium pump): Digoxin directly inhibits the membrane Na+/K+-ATPase pump on myocardial cells. This leads to:
- Intracellular Na+ accumulation
- Reduced Na+/Ca2+ exchange (less Ca2+ efflux)
- Net rise in intracellular Ca2+
- Ca2+ binds troponin → positive inotropy (increased contractility)
Vagomimetic effect (indirect): Digoxin increases vagal tone - slows AV nodal conduction - useful in rate control in atrial fibrillation

Uses in Heart Failure:

Improves cardiac output in HFrEF (Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction)
Relieves symptoms of breathlessness and edema
Used when patient remains symptomatic despite ACE inhibitors + diuretics + beta blockers
Particularly useful in patients with atrial fibrillation + heart failure (controls ventricular rate)
Does NOT improve mortality in chronic heart failure (DIG trial) but reduces hospitalizations

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar - Cardiac Glycosides; KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 486-495 (Katzung 16th ed., Ch. 13 - "Inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase... responsible for therapeutic effect - positive inotropy")

Q4. Write a note on beta blockers in cardiovascular disease. (3 marks)

Answer:

Beta blockers competitively block beta-adrenergic receptors.

Classification:

Non-selective (β1 + β2): Propranolol (prototype), Nadolol, Timolol
Cardioselective (β1): Atenolol, Metoprolol, Bisoprolol
With additional vasodilatory action: Carvedilol (α1 + β), Labetalol (α1 + β)

Cardiovascular Uses:

Hypertension - reduce cardiac output and renin release
Angina pectoris - reduce heart rate and myocardial O2 demand
Myocardial infarction - reduce infarct size, prevent reinfarction; mortality benefit
Heart failure (HFrEF) - Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Metoprolol CR improve mortality (reverse cardiac remodeling)
Arrhythmias - SVT, atrial fibrillation rate control, post-MI arrhythmias
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - reduce outflow obstruction

Adverse Effects:

Bradycardia, heart block, worsening heart failure (acute)
Bronchospasm (avoid in asthma - use cardioselective cautiously)
Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms
Cold extremities (peripheral vasoconstriction)
Rebound hypertension on abrupt withdrawal

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar, Ch: Adrenergic Blocking drugs; KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 115-126

Q5. Write the mechanism of action and clinical uses of calcium channel blockers.

Answer:

Mechanism of Action: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) block voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in:

Vascular smooth muscle → vasodilation → reduced peripheral resistance
Cardiac cells → reduced contractility, heart rate, and AV conduction (non-DHP type)

Classification and Examples:

Class	Drugs	Primary Action
Dihydropyridines	Nifedipine, Amlodipine	Vascular > cardiac
Phenylalkylamine	Verapamil	Cardiac > vascular
Benzothiazepine	Diltiazem	Intermediate

Clinical Uses:

Hypertension - especially in elderly; amlodipine preferred (long-acting)
Angina - all types (stable, vasospastic/Prinzmetal's, unstable)
Arrhythmias - Verapamil and diltiazem for SVT, AF rate control
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Verapamil
Raynaud's phenomenon - Nifedipine
Pulmonary hypertension - Nifedipine

Adverse Effects:

Dihydropyridines: Peripheral edema, flushing, reflex tachycardia (nifedipine)
Verapamil: Constipation, AV block, negative inotropy (avoid in HF)
All: Hypotension

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar, Ch: Calcium channel blockers; KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 502-508

Q6. Write a short note on drugs used in angina pectoris with mechanism.

Answer:

Angina is treated by reducing myocardial oxygen demand and/or increasing oxygen supply.

1. Nitrates (Organic Nitrates)

Examples: GTN (sublingual), Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate
Mechanism: Converted to nitric oxide (NO) → activates guanylyl cyclase → ↑cGMP → smooth muscle relaxation → venodilation (reduces preload) and arterial dilation (reduces afterload) → decreased O2 demand; also dilates coronary vessels
Use: Acute angina attacks (sublingual GTN), prophylaxis (long-acting nitrates)

2. Beta Blockers

Metoprolol, Atenolol
Reduce HR, contractility, BP → reduced O2 demand; DOC in stable angina

3. Calcium Channel Blockers

Amlodipine - stable angina; Verapamil/Diltiazem - also reduce HR
Nifedipine - DOC in Prinzmetal's (vasospastic) angina
Reduce afterload and O2 demand

4. Ranolazine (newer agent)

Inhibits late inward Na+ current → reduces intracellular Ca2+ overload → reduces O2 demand; does not lower HR or BP

Ref: Padmaja Udaykumar, Ch: Antianginal drugs; KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 527-540

PART B - MCQs WITH ANSWERS

1. The mechanism of positive inotropic effect of digoxin is:

A) Activation of adenylyl cyclase
B) Inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase leading to increased intracellular calcium
C) Direct stimulation of beta-1 receptors
D) Blockade of phosphodiesterase

✅ Answer: B Digoxin inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase → intracellular Na+ rises → Na+/Ca2+ exchange decreases → intracellular Ca2+ increases → positive inotropy. (KD Tripathi 8th ed., p. 488; Padmaja Udaykumar - Cardiac glycosides)

2. A patient on ACE inhibitor develops a dry, persistent cough. The drug most likely responsible is:

A) Losartan
B) Atenolol
C) Enalapril
D) Amlodipine

✅ Answer: C ACE inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril) inhibit bradykinin breakdown → bradykinin accumulation → dry cough. ARBs like losartan do NOT cause this. (Padmaja Udaykumar; KD Tripathi p. 518)

3. Drug of choice for acute attack of angina pectoris is:

A) Atenolol sublingual
B) Isosorbide dinitrate oral
C) GTN (Glyceryl trinitrate) sublingual
D) Amlodipine oral

✅ Answer: C Sublingual GTN acts within 1-3 minutes and is DOC for aborting an acute anginal attack. (KD Tripathi p. 527; Padmaja Udaykumar - Antianginal drugs)

4. Which antihypertensive is absolutely contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis?

A) Amlodipine
B) Atenolol
C) Enalapril
D) Hydrochlorothiazide

✅ Answer: C ACE inhibitors in bilateral RAS → reduce GFR further → acute renal failure. Angiotensin II is needed to maintain GFR via efferent arteriolar constriction. (KD Tripathi p. 519)

5. Carvedilol differs from atenolol because it:

A) Is a pure beta-1 selective blocker
B) Has additional alpha-1 blocking activity
C) Increases heart rate
D) Causes bronchodilation

✅ Answer: B Carvedilol blocks alpha-1 + beta-1 + beta-2 receptors. The (R)(+)-enantiomer blocks alpha receptors and (S)(-)-enantiomer blocks beta receptors. This dual blockade makes it useful in HF and HTN. (Katzung; Padmaja Udaykumar)

6. Which calcium channel blocker is preferred in vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina?

A) Verapamil
B) Diltiazem
C) Nifedipine
D) Amlodipine

✅ Answer: C Nifedipine (dihydropyridine) causes potent coronary vasodilation and is DOC for Prinzmetal's/vasospastic angina. Beta blockers are contraindicated in vasospastic angina. (KD Tripathi p. 508; Padmaja Udaykumar)

7. Hypokalemia increases toxicity of digoxin because:

A) It increases digoxin absorption
B) It decreases renal excretion of digoxin
C) Potassium and digoxin compete for the same binding site on Na+/K+-ATPase
D) It increases protein binding of digoxin

✅ Answer: C K+ and digoxin compete for binding to Na+/K+-ATPase. Hypokalemia → less K+ competition → enhanced digoxin binding → increased toxicity. (KD Tripathi p. 491; Katzung - "hyperkalemia reduces the enzyme-inhibiting actions of cardiac glycosides")

8. The drug used in hypertensive emergency of pregnancy (eclampsia) is:

A) Enalapril IV
B) Labetalol IV or Hydralazine IV
C) Sodium nitroprusside IV
D) Atenolol IV

✅ Answer: B Labetalol (IV) and Hydralazine (IV) are safe in pregnancy. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are teratogenic. Sodium nitroprusside - cyanide toxicity risk to fetus. Methyldopa is used for chronic HTN in pregnancy. (Padmaja Udaykumar; KD Tripathi p. 523)

9. "Tolerance" to nitrates develops due to:

A) Decreased bioavailability
B) Depletion of sulfhydryl (-SH) groups required for conversion to NO
C) Increased protein binding
D) Increased hepatic metabolism

✅ Answer: B Nitrate tolerance occurs due to depletion of SH groups (used to generate NO from nitrates). Prevented by providing a nitrate-free interval of 8-12 hours. (KD Tripathi p. 531; Padmaja Udaykumar)

10. A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes develops microalbuminuria. The most preferred antihypertensive is:

A) Amlodipine
B) Hydrochlorothiazide
C) Ramipril
D) Atenolol

✅ Answer: C ACE inhibitors like Ramipril are nephroprotective in diabetic nephropathy. They reduce intraglomerular pressure by dilating efferent arterioles and reduce proteinuria independently of BP lowering. (KD Tripathi p. 519; Padmaja Udaykumar)

Quick Revision Summary Table

Drug	Class	Key Point
Captopril	ACE inhibitor	Cough (SH group - also causes rash/dysgeusia)
Losartan	ARB	No cough, safe in ACE-cough
Atenolol	β1-selective blocker	Avoid in asthma
Carvedilol	α1+β blocker	Used in HF with mortality benefit
Amlodipine	DHP CCB	Long-acting, no reflex tachycardia
Verapamil	Non-DHP CCB	Constipation, AV block, avoid in HF
Digoxin	Cardiac glycoside	Narrow TI, inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase
GTN sublingual	Nitrate	DOC for acute angina
Hydralazine	Direct vasodilator	Used in pregnancy, causes lupus

All answers cross-referenced to: Padmaja Udaykumar - Pharmacology for Medical Students and KD Tripathi - Essentials of Medical Pharmacology 8th edition, matching standard Yatiraj Singi question bank patterns for MBBS UG.

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