ATI RN
NurseReview Org Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely administered to the patient with a chief complaint of palpitations for the past 3 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Adenosine. Adenosine is commonly used for treating supraventricular tachycardias, which can cause palpitations. It works by slowing electrical conduction in the heart, helping to restore normal heart rhythm. Mexiletine (A) is a sodium channel blocker used for ventricular arrhythmias. Sotalol (C) is a beta-blocker used for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Verapamil (D) is a calcium channel blocker used for atrial arrhythmias but not typically for palpitations due to supraventricular tachycardias.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that is effective in the acute management of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter of recent onset?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The agent given sublingually in an acute attack of angina pectoris is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the correct statement about lovastatin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client is toxic on heparin. What can the nurse do to counteract this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.