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Cardiovascular Drugs Commonly Prescribed Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely administered to prevent further fibrillatory episodes in the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Amiodarone. Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug commonly used to prevent further fibrillatory episodes, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. It has a broad spectrum of antiarrhythmic effects and is effective in controlling various types of arrhythmias. Mexiletine (A) is a class IB antiarrhythmic drug used for ventricular arrhythmias. Sotalol (B) is a non-selective beta-blocker with class III antiarrhythmic properties. Quinidine (C) is a class IA antiarrhythmic drug used for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, but it has a higher risk of adverse effects compared to amiodarone.
Question 2 of 5
Organic nitrates relax vascular smooth muscle by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Resperine is used in hypertension, only in low doses because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client is taking a class IA anti-arrhythmic agent. What might be the drug the client is taking?select one that does not apply
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been started on Zetia (exetimibe). The nurse knows that the mechanism of action of this drug is what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.