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Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Edapt Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs would be absolutely contraindicated for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Quinidine. Quinidine is contraindicated due to its potential to prolong the QT interval, leading to serious arrhythmias like Torsades de Pointes. Mexiletine and Lidocaine are sodium channel blockers with lower risk of QT prolongation. Phenytoin is an anti-seizure drug and does not typically impact cardiac conduction. Therefore, Quinidine is the absolute contraindication for this patient.
Question 2 of 5
The following drug is used to reduce the frequency of angina pectoris as well as to terminate an acute attack
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Chronic use of nitrites may lead to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Common side effects to anti-arrhythmic drugs include the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been prescribed gemfibrozil. The nurse explains the function of the drug as what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.