Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford
Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford
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Chapter 39- Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The use of cardiotonics leads to which of the following? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Improved myocardial contractility | |
| B) | Increased myocardial efficiency | |
| C) | Increase in blood pressure | |
| D) | Increase in peripheral edema | |
| E) | Improved profusion to all body tissues | |
| 2. | Increases in neurohormonal activity cause which of the following to occur in clients with heart failure? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Decreased secretion of catecholamines | |
| B) | Remodeling of the cardiac muscle cells | |
| C) | Hypertrophy of the heart | |
| D) | Increased need for oxygen | |
| E) | Cardiac necrosis | |
| 3. | Cardiotonic drugs are used as indicated with which of the following to treat heart failure? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Loop diuretics | |
| B) | Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) | |
| C) | Thiazide diuretics | |
| D) | Calcium channel blockers | |
| E) | Beta blockers | |
| 4. | A physician has ordered a loading dose of 50 mcg/kg milrinone (Primcor) for a 60-kg client. Primacor is available in a 200 mcg/mL vial. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare for the loading dose? |
| 5. | After receiving a loading dose of milrinone (Primacor), a client is most likely to experience which of the following? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Hypertension | |
| B) | Angina | |
| C) | Hyperkalemia | |
| D) | Headache | |
| E) | Insomnia | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A, B, D, E |
| 2. | B, C, D, E |
| 3. | A, B, E |
| 4. | 15 mL |
| 5. | B, D |
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