40 Questions
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers?
Constipation
Which of the following is a common indication for the use of calcium channel blockers?
Hypertension
Which class of antidysrhythmic drugs inhibits the slow calcium channel pathways and depresses phase 4 depolarization?
Class IV
Which of the following antidysrhythmic drugs is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm problems and is resistant to other drugs?
Amiodarone
Which of the following is a function of the cardiac system?
All of the above
Which equation represents cardiac output?
Cardiac output = Heart rate x stroke volume
Which of the following is a category of antihypertensive drugs?
Adrenergic drugs
Which class of drugs is known for relaxing arteries and veins and reducing blood pressure?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of antidysrhythmic drugs?
Nausea and vomiting
What is the most serious effect of antidysrhythmic drugs?
Pulmonary toxicity
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of anticoagulants?
Bleeding
Which of the following is a cardiac condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries?
Heart Attack
What is the action of heparin?
Inhibit clotting factors IIa, Xa, and IX
Which of the following is a congenital heart condition that is present at birth?
Congenital heart disease
Which cardiac condition is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Heart failure
Which of the following is a condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm?
Arrhythmia
Which drug is used to treat heart muscle failure and increases the force of myocardial contraction?
Digoxin
What is the main effect of cardiac glycosides such as Digoxin?
Increase myocardial contractility
What is the main action of Ivabradine in the treatment of chronic heart failure?
Inhibits SA node
What is the main purpose of using nitrates and nitrites in the treatment of angina and ischemic heart disease?
Dilate blood vessels
Which of the following medications is used for its ability to cause peripheral vasodilation?
Hydralazine
What is the consequence of underlying conditions where the heart is unable to pump blood in sufficient amounts from the ventricles to meet the body's metabolic needs?
Heart failure
Which medication combination inhibits an enzyme called neprilysin, allowing natriuretic peptides to linger in the bloodstream and improves heart function?
Angiotensin receptor - neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)
What is the primary mechanism of action of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure treatment?
Blocking the SGLT2 protein in the proximal tubule of the nephron
Which of the following drugs is used to prevent platelet adhesion and sticking together?
Aspirin
Which of the following drugs is a recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) used as a thrombolytic agent?
Activase
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thrombolytic drugs?
Bleeding
Which of the following drugs prevents the lysis of fibrin and promotes clot formation?
Tranexamic acid
Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of exposure to heparin?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Which of the following is an example of a statin drug used to treat dyslipidemia?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Which of the following drugs is used to prevent platelet adhesion and sticking together?
Clopidogrel
Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of exposure to heparin?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
What is the most serious effect of antidysrhythmic drugs?
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Which of the following is an adverse effect of thrombolytic drugs?
Bleeding
Which of the following is a common indication for the use of calcium channel blockers?
Hypertension
Which of the following is a category of antihypertensive drugs?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Which of the following drugs is a recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) used as a thrombolytic agent?
Alteplase
Which of the following is the main effect of cardiac glycosides such as Digoxin?
Increased force of myocardial contraction
Which of the following is an example of a statin drug used to treat dyslipidemia?
Atorvastatin
What is the primary mechanism of action of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure treatment?
Inhibition of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 in the kidneys
Test your knowledge on antihypertensive medications and the nursing process for patients with hypertension. This quiz covers diuretics, vasodilators, and the nursing considerations for administering these medications.
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