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Chapter 25 Cardiovascular Drugs Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Enhanced automaticity in cardiac cells may occur because of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client is taking a calcium channel blocker for arrhythmias. What class of anti-arrhythmic agent is this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The client has a history of atrial fibrillation and is taking quinidine. Which of the following drugs will have a drug-drug interaction with quinidine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 57-year-old man with hypertension presents to his primary care physician for a follow-up checkup. For the past two visits, his blood pressure has been 152/88 mm Hg and 150/86 mm Hg. Today, his blood pressure is 150/88 mm Hg. His past medical history is significant for a heart attack 2 years ago. His physician prescribes metoprolol. Which of the following parameters is most likely to change because of his metoprolol therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 53-year-old female presents to the emergency department in acute distress from a rapid heart rate and chest pain. She is placed on continuous ECG monitoring and an arrhythmia of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is diagnosed. A 6-mg dose of IV adenosine is given and the patient converts back to a normal sinus rhythm. Where does adenosine act on the heart and what is the mechanism of action of adenosine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.