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NCLEX Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs did a patient with symptoms of palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, and increased sweating most likely take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Amiodarone. This drug is an antiarrhythmic medication commonly associated with side effects such as palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, and increased sweating. Quinidine (A) and Lidocaine (B) are also antiarrhythmic drugs but are less likely to cause the specific symptoms described. Adenosine (D) is a drug used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeats but does not typically cause the combination of symptoms mentioned. Therefore, based on the patient's symptoms, Amiodarone is the most likely drug taken.
Question 2 of 5
Digoxin given for cardiac failure is extremely valuable in patients of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride (600 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is to take IV heparin. What is a contraindication to giving the drug?select one that does not apply
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has an EKG showing a gradually lengthening PR interval and a dropped QRS at the longest PR interval. What rhythm does the client have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.