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Common Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The action of quinidine differs from that of digitalis in
Correct Answer: D
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Question 2 of 5
The client has a myocardial infarction and going into shock. What might be a medication to give to counteract shock in cases of myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is instructing the client on the taking of aspirin. What would be part of that instruction?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 4 of 5
A 78-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease and hypertension is given oral propranolol to treat his hypertension because of a pharmacy clerical error. The patient has been taking the medication for 3 weeks and now presents to his primary care physician for follow-up. Which of the following effects would be most worrisome?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 5 of 5
A 44-year-old man complains of chest palpitations that he has been feeling on and off for months. He denies chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and nausea, and he is not diaphoretic. An ECG reveals premature ventricular contractions but no ST segment changes. He is given acebutolol to abolish the arrhythmia. Which of the following would most likely occur with a very high dose of acebutolol?
Correct Answer: C
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