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Chapter 23. Dysrhythmias

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 23. Dysrhythmias

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following cardiac arrhythmias would not be amenable to treatment with digoxin (Lanoxin)?
A. Atrial fibrillation C. Atrial flutter
B. Premature ventricular contractions D. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Despite good blood pressure control, a NP might change a patient’s drug from an ACEI to an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) because the ARB:
A. Is stronger than the ACEI
B. Does not produce a dry, hacky cough
C. Has no effect on the renal system
D. Reduces sodium and water retention

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ACE inhibitors are useful in a variety of disorders. Which of the following statements are true about both its usefulness in the disorder and the reason for its use?
A. Stable angina because it decreases the thickening of vascular walls to decreased MOD.
B. Heart failure because it reduces remodeling of injured myocardial tissues.
C. Both A and B are true and the reasons are correct
D. Both A and B are true but the reasons are wrong
E. Neither A nor B are true

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Jacob has hypertension for which a calcium channel blocker has been prescribed. This drug helps control blood pressure because it:
A. Decreases the amount of calcium inside the cell
B. Reduces stroke volume
C. Increases the activity of the Na+/K+/ATPase pump indirectly
D. Decreases heart rate

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Which of the following adverse effects may occur due to a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hepatic impairment
C. Increased contractility
D. Edema of the hands and feet

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

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