Chapter 40 Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Chapter 40  Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Arrhythmia may be triggered by which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Emotional stress
B)
Heart disease
C)
Electrolyte imbalance
D)
Diabetes
E)
Hypoxia

2.
Which of the following is true in regards to the drug propranolol (Inderal)? Select all that apply:
A)
Propranolol is a Class III anti-arrhythmic.
B)
Propranolol acts by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the heart and kidney.
C)
Propranolol reduces the release of renin.
D)
Propranolol increased excitability of the heart.
E)
Propranolol has membrane stabilizing effects.

3.
A physician writes an order for a 75 mg IV bolus dose of lidocaine (Xylocaine). How many milliliters does the nurse need to prepare for the bolus dose if lidocaine is available in 20 mg/mL vial?

4.
Verapamil (Calan) can produce which of the following effects on the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply:
A)
Reduce the release of renin.
B)
Dilate coronary arteries.
C)
Dilate peripheral arteries.
D)
Slow conduction through the SA and AV nodes,
E)
Has membrane stabilizing effects.

5.
A nurse should assess clients for which of the following conditions before administering disopyramide (Norpace)? Select all that apply:
A)
Myasthenia gravis
B)
Diabetes
C)
Glaucoma
D)
Urinary retention
E)
Hypothyroidism

Answer Key

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