ATI RN
Cardiovascular Treatment Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
An appropriate therapy was instituted that included intravenous administration of a drug. Which of the following drugs was most likely given?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Amiodarone. Amiodarone is commonly used intravenously for various cardiac arrhythmias due to its broad-spectrum antiarrhythmic effects. It is effective in treating ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. Quinidine (A) is not commonly used intravenously due to potential side effects. Verapamil (C) is a calcium channel blocker mainly used for supraventricular arrhythmias but is not typically given intravenously. Propranolol (D) is a beta-blocker, which is not the first choice for intravenous treatment of arrhythmias compared to Amiodarone.
Question 2 of 5
Hypothyroidism is a possible consequence of prolonged therapy with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Perhexillene meleate is a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being given a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers have what effect on the heart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is taking niacin for cholesterol reduction. What common adverse reaction should the nurse warn the client about?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.