NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 15 Cardiovascular Drugs
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- 1.
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) improves cardiac output and is indicated for use in all of the following conditions except:
- A.
Septic shock
- B.
Congestive heart failure
- C.
Arrhythmias
- D.
Pulmonary congestion
Correct Answer
C. ArrhythmiasExplanation
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) is not used to treat arrhythmias. Choices A. B. and D are conditions are conditions that respond to dobutamine.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Conduction defects will most likely be an adverse associated with the use of:
- A.
Verapamil
- B.
Nifedipine
- C.
Diltiazem
- D.
Felodipine
Correct Answer
A. VerapamilExplanation
Verapamil (Calan) has the strongest chronotropic effect and will cause a delay in conduction at the SA and AV nodes.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following calcium channel blockers has the most potent peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect?
- A.
Diltiazem
- B.
Nifedipine
- C.
Nimodipine
- D.
Verapamil
Correct Answer
B. NifedipineExplanation
Nifedipine has the strongest peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect of all the calcium channel blockers. Other choices have less of a vasodilator effect.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following adverse reactions is found more often in volume-depleted elderly clients?
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Conduction defects
- C.
Ankle edema
- D.
Hypotension
Correct Answer
D. HypotensionExplanation
Hypotension is more likely to occur in the elderly. Choices A. B. and C may occur but are not necessarily increased in frequency in elderly clients.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following calcium channel blockers is used to counteract or prevent cerebral vasospasm?
- A.
Verapamil
- B.
Nimodipine
- C.
Nifedipine
- D.
Felodipine
Correct Answer
B. NimodipineExplanation
Nimodipine is given in the neurologic client to prevent cerebral vasospasm. Choices A. C. and D are given in cardiac disease and in the management of hypertension only.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following effects of calcium channel blockers causes a reduction in blood pressure?
- A.
Increased cardiac output
- B.
Decreased peripheral vascular resistance
- C.
Decreased renal blood flow
- D.
Calcium influx into cardiac muscles
Correct Answer
B. Decreased peripheral vascular resistanceExplanation
One of the effects of calcium channel blockers is to decrease peripheral vascular resistance. A. C. and D describe the opposite effects of calcium channel blockers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Jason James is taking ß blockers. all of the following should be included in his assessment except:
- A.
Pulmonary function tests
- B.
Baseline ECG
- C.
Glucose level
- D.
Blood pressure
Correct Answer
A. Pulmonary function testsExplanation
Unless the client has a history of pulmonary disease and pulmonary function tests are indicated. there is no need to include this in the routine assessment of the client taking ß blockers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Glucose
- C.
Thyrotropin
- D.
Creatine phosphokinase
Correct Answer
B. GlucoseExplanation
ß blockers influence glucose metabolism. Although A. C. and D are nice to have. there is no indication that routine assessment of thyrotropin. sodium. or creatine phosphokinase is needed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Catecholamines
- B.
Adrenergic sites
- C.
Acetylcholine
- D.
Norepinephrine
Correct Answer
A. CatecholaminesExplanation
Catecholamine receptor sites are blocked by the action of ß-blocking agents. Adrenergic sites may be blocked. but the more appropriate response is catecholamine receptors. Acetylcholine is not affected by ß blockers. Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Bronchoconstriction
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Angina
- D.
Myocardial infarction
Correct Answer
A. BronchoconstrictionExplanation
ß blockers should be avoided in bronchoconstrictive disease. B. C. and D are indications for the use of ß blockers.Rate this question:
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