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Drug and Dosage for ET Tube Cardiovascular Pharmacological Agents Questions
Question 1 of 5
This drug is the most effective antiarrhythmic agent for both supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Procainamide. Procainamide is a Class 1A antiarrhythmic agent that is effective for both supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. It works by blocking sodium channels, prolonging the action potential duration. This helps to stabilize the cardiac rhythm. Lidocaine (A) is more specific for ventricular arrhythmias. Verapamil (B) is a calcium channel blocker more suitable for supraventricular arrhythmias. Propranolol (C) is a beta-blocker that is effective for preventing arrhythmias but not as effective for acute treatment compared to procainamide.
Question 2 of 5
A patient receiving a class I antiarrhythmic agent on a chronic basis complains of fatigue, low-grade fever, and joint pain suggestive of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The patient is most likely receiving
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Cardiac glycosides are obtained from following plant source.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Select the hypocholesterolemic drug which interferes with intestinal absorption of bile salts and cholesterol, and secondarily increases cholesterol turnover in the liver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is on IV heparin. You explain that this drug does what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.