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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Antonio

8 days ago

Direct renin inhibitors, for sure. Tachyphylaxis is their middle name!

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Tish

14 days ago

Hmm, I think it's gotta be the nitrates. Those babies can really lose their punch over time.

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Halina

16 days ago

I agree with Shelba, Calcium channel blockers can lead to tachyphylaxis due to their mechanism of action.

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Shelba

18 days ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) Calcium channel blockers because of their rapid tolerance development.

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Tomas

24 days ago

I think the answer is A) ACE inhibitors.

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