Medication Information Quiz

A condition where the electrical signals passing between the atria and ventricles are impeded, slowing or even stopping the normal heart rhythm.

Bronchodilators that relax bronchial smooth muscles, making it easier to breathe; used for asthma, bronchitis, etc.

Side effects of theophylline, such as nausea, vomiting, shock, related to varying doses.

Solution to replace or maintain calcium levels in the body; administered intravenously.

Includes pain, burning at IV insertion sites, hypotension (low blood pressure), and bradycardia (slow heart rate).

Smoking increases the rate at which theophylline is metabolized.

Replacing fluids and maintaining essential minerals, like calcium, necessary for body functions.

A corticosteroid that decreases inflammation by stabilizing leukocytes lysosomal membranes.

May cause hypertension, headaches, heart failure, nausea, vomiting, depression, or psychotic episodes, especially at high doses. Diabetic patients may need increased insulin.

A cardiac glycoside that increases the availability of intracellular calcium, correcting tachycardia and slow, steady pulse.

Characterized by an excessively slow pulse rate (under 60 bpm), nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, and dysrhythmias, blurred vision.

Treatment for cardiac arrest may include adrenaline to improve myocardial contractions.

Treatment for acute hypokalemia might use adrenaline and address underlying cardiac issues.

Vitamin D deficiency can be linked to cardiac disturbances and other health issues.

Treatment for insect bites or stings might involve calcium channel blocking agents addressing possible toxicity.

Treatment for hypermagnesemia might be part of broader electrolyte/water balance management.

Calcium gluconate 10% IV is used to treat low calcium levels, cardiac issues and other related disorders.

CPR involves the use of calcium to address cardiac issues and restore heart function.

High calcium levels may result from large doses or chronic kidney failure, demanding close monitoring.

Monitor calcium levels frequently, ensuring they stay between 9-10.4 mg/dL to prevent complications.

High calcium levels can cause toxicity; high doses require special attention and follow-up care.

Maintaining electrolyte and water balance is crucial for managing various health conditions, particularly calcium deficiencies.

Medications used to treat heart failure by increasing the heart's contractility and support the conduction system.

Early signs of drug toxicity in children with heart conditions, which can include abnormal heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation and sinus bradycardia.

A benzodiazepine used as an anti-convulsant, anxiolytic, and sedative, potentiating GABA effects in the central nervous system (CNS).

Possible side effects of Diazepam include dizziness, falls, nausea, dryness in the mouth, headaches, skin rashes, tachycardia, and respiratory issues.

Monitor elderly patients for balance problems, mental changes, and falls after using Diazepam.

Regularly check the pulse rate, and withold the drug if it drops below 60 bpm.

Valium use may lead to abuse and addiction.

Effects on the muscle of the heart.

The network of pathways that transmit electrical signals through the heart.

A procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electrical shock.

Symptoms that occur after stopping heavy alcohol use, affecting the central nervous system.

Medication given before surgery to reduce anxiety and discomfort.

Prolonged seizure activity; a serious medical emergency.

A medication that increases heart contractility and cardiac output.

A medication that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.

Inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

The ability of the heart muscle to contract forcibly.

An irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm where the atria quiver rather than contract efficiently.

A medication containing dopamine hydrochloride used to correct hemodynamic imbalances in shock syndromes.

Medication component of Intropin®, having inotropic and vasoactive effects.

A medication affecting both alpha and beta receptors in the body.

Medication acting directly on receptors in the body; no intermediate steps involved.

Possible adverse effects of higher Intropin® doses.

Positive effect on the heart's muscular contraction, increasing cardiac output.

Narrowing of blood vessels, causing increased blood pressure.

A broad category for various conditions in which the body's circulatory system fails to deliver adequate blood flow to vital organs, which can be caused by trauma, sepsis, or other issues.

Increases the force of heart contractions.

The amount of blood the heart pumps per minute.

The highest pressure in the arteries during a heartbeat.

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.