ATI RN
NCLEX Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Action mechanism of methotrexate is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase. Methotrexate inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme involved in the synthesis of nucleotides. This leads to decreased production of DNA, RNA, and proteins, inhibiting cell proliferation. Choices B and C are incorrect as methotrexate does not activate cell differentiation or deplete serum asparagine. D is incorrect as methotrexate's mechanism of action is specifically through inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase, not all of the above.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs did a patient with symptoms of palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, and increased sweating most likely take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Amiodarone. This drug is an antiarrhythmic medication commonly associated with side effects such as palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, and increased sweating. Quinidine (A) and Lidocaine (B) are also antiarrhythmic drugs but are less likely to cause the specific symptoms described. Adenosine (D) is a drug used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeats but does not typically cause the combination of symptoms mentioned. Therefore, based on the patient's symptoms, Amiodarone is the most likely drug taken.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following agents has a direct effect on the AV node, delaying calcium-channel depolarization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Digoxin given for cardiac failure is extremely valuable in patients of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride (600 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.