NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 6 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 6

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Which of these cardiovascular drug classes is most associated with tachyphylaxis?

AACE inhibitors

BAngiotensin-receptor blockers

CDirect renin inhibitors

DCalcium channel blockers

ENitrates

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Suggested Answer: C

Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers -- which are diltiazem and verapamil -- are statistically more likely to cause constipation. Of these two, verapamil has a higher probability of causing this side effect.

by Eun at Feb 25, 2023, 11:08 PM

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Quentin

2 months ago

Hey, at least we know the answer isn't the ACE inhibitors. Those guys are about as steady as a rock!

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Matilda

2 months ago

Angiotensin-receptor blockers, no doubt. They're the drama queens of the cardiovascular drug world.

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Micaela

2 months ago

I'm going with the calcium channel blockers on this one. They're about as reliable as a cheap watch.

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Daryl

4 days ago

I've heard that ACE inhibitors can also lead to tachyphylaxis over time.

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Nada

5 days ago

I think nitrates might also be associated with tachyphylaxis.

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Raul

26 days ago

I agree, calcium channel blockers can be unpredictable.

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3 months ago

I think the answer is A) ACE inhibitors.

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