NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 14 Cardiovascular Drugs
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- 1.Which one do you like?
- A.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- B.
Quinidine (Cardioquin)
- C.
Disopyramide (Norpace)
- D.
Procainamide (Pronestyl)
- 2.Which of the following ECG findings alerts the nurse that the client needs an antiarrhythmic?
- A.
Normal sinus rhythm
- B.
Sinus bradycardia
- C.
Sinus arrhythmia
- D.
Frequent ventricular ectopy
- 3.When administering an antiarrhythmic agent. which of the following assessment parameters is the most important for the nurse to evaluate?
- A.
ECG
- B.
Pulse rate
- C.
Respiratory rate
- D.
Blood pressure
- 4.Which of the following blood tests will tell the nurse that an adequate amount of drug is present in the blood to prevent arrhythmias?
- A.
Serum chemistries
- B.
Complete blood counts
- C.
Drug levels
- D.
None of the above
- 5.Which of the following drugs should be used only in situations in which the client can be very closely monitored. such as a critical care unit?
- A.
Bretylium (Bretylol)
- B.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- C.
Quinidine (Cardioquin)
- D.
Inderal (Propranolol)
- 6.The most toxic antiarrhythmic agent is:
- A.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- B.
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
- C.
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- D.
Quinidine (Cardioquin)
- 7.Epinephrine is used to treat cardiac arrest and status asthmaticus because of which of the following actions?
- A.
Increased speed of conduction and gluconeogenesis
- B.
Bronchodilation and increased heart rate. contractility. and conduction
- C.
Increased vasodilation and enhanced myocardial contractility
- D.
Bronchoconstriction and increased heart rate
- 8.Following norepinephrine (Levophed) administration. it is essential to the nurse to assess:
- A.
Electrolyte status
- B.
Color and temperature of toes and fingers
- C.
Capillary refill
- D.
Ventricular arrhythmias
- 9.Norepinephrine (Levophed) is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
- A.
Hypovolemic shock
- B.
Neurogenic shock
- C.
Blood pressures above 80-100 mmHg (systolic)
- D.
Decreased renal perfusion
- 10.When administering dopamine (Intropin). it is most important for the nurse to know that:
- A.
The drug’s action varies according to the dose.
- B.
The drug may be used instead of fluid replacement.
- C.
The drug cannot be directly mixed in solutions containing bicarbonate or aminophylline.
- D.
The lowest dose to produce the desired effect should be used.
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