Chapter 39 Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs

Chapter 39  Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The use of cardiotonics leads to which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Improved myocardial contractility
B)
Increased myocardial efficiency
C)
Increase in blood pressure
D)
Increase in peripheral edema
E)
Improved profusion to all body tissues

2.
Increases in neurohormonal activity cause which of the following to occur in clients with heart failure? Select all that apply:
A)
Decreased secretion of catecholamines
B)
Remodeling of the cardiac muscle cells
C)
Hypertrophy of the heart
D)
Increased need for oxygen
E)
Cardiac necrosis

3.
Cardiotonic drugs are used as indicated with which of the following to treat heart failure? Select all that apply:
A)
Loop diuretics
B)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
C)
Thiazide diuretics
D)
Calcium channel blockers
E)
Beta blockers

4.
A physician has ordered a loading dose of 50 mcg/kg milrinone (Primcor) for a 60-kg client. Primacor is available in a 200 mcg/mL vial. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare for the loading dose?

5.
After receiving a loading dose of milrinone (Primacor), a client is most likely to experience which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Hypertension
B)
Angina
C)
Hyperkalemia
D)
Headache
E)
Insomnia

Answer Key

1.
A, B, D, E
2.
B, C, D, E
3.
A, B, E
4.
15 mL
5.
B, D