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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?

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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.


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Hmm, I think it's gotta be the nitrates. Those babies can really lose their punch over time.
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Halina
2 days ago
I agree with Shelba, Calcium channel blockers can lead to tachyphylaxis due to their mechanism of action.
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Shelba
4 days ago
I disagree, I believe it's D) Calcium channel blockers because of their rapid tolerance development.
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Tomas
10 days ago
I think the answer is A) ACE inhibitors.
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