Chapter 40- Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford

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Chapter 40- Antiarrhythmic Drugs

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Arrhythmia may be triggered by which of the following? Select all that apply:
  A) Emotional stress
  B) Heart disease
  C) Electrolyte imbalance
  D) Diabetes
  E) Hypoxia

 

2. Which of the following is true in regards to the drug propranolol (Inderal)? Select all that apply:
  A) Propranolol is a Class III anti-arrhythmic.
  B) Propranolol acts by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the heart and kidney.
  C) Propranolol reduces the release of renin.
  D) Propranolol increased excitability of the heart.
  E) Propranolol has membrane stabilizing effects.

 

3. A physician writes an order for a 75 mg IV bolus dose of lidocaine (Xylocaine). How many milliliters does the nurse need to prepare for the bolus dose if lidocaine is available in 20 mg/mL vial?

 

4. Verapamil (Calan) can produce which of the following effects on the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply:
  A) Reduce the release of renin.
  B) Dilate coronary arteries.
  C) Dilate peripheral arteries.
  D) Slow conduction through the SA and AV nodes,
  E) Has membrane stabilizing effects.

 

5. A nurse should assess clients for which of the following conditions before administering disopyramide (Norpace)? Select all that apply:
  A) Myasthenia gravis
  B) Diabetes
  C) Glaucoma
  D) Urinary retention
  E) Hypothyroidism

Answer Key

 

1. A, B, C, E
2. B, C, E
3. 3.75 mL
4. B, C, D
5. A, C, D

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