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WorksheetsPharmaceuticals (115)
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the primary purpose of pharmaceuticals?
To cure diseases completely
To treat symptoms and not necessarily the pathology
To increase the body's natural defenses
To prevent all types of infections
Which of the following is NOT a route of administration for medications?
Oral
Intra-venous
Intra-muscular
Intra-ocular
Which route of administration involves a shot just under the skin?
Intra-venous
Intra-muscular
Subcutaneous
Inhalant
Which type of medication is commonly used to treat edema, hypertension, and heart failure by increasing the flow of urine?
Statins
Beta Blockers
Diuretics
Vasodilators
What is the effect of vasodilators on the heart?
Increase heart rate
Reduce LV afterload
Increase blood pressure
Decrease urine flow
Which of the following is a characteristic of Beta Blockers?
Increase blood pressure
Increase heart rate
Widen vessels to improve blood flow
Increase contractility
Which of the following is used to decrease preload by providing additional vascular capacitance?
Antidysrhythmic
Venodilators
Sedation Agents
Nitrites
Which medication is used in cases of life-threatening dysrhythmias?
Venodilators
Nitrites
Antidysrhythmic
Sedation Agents
Which of the following is NOT a condition treated by antidysrhythmic medications?
Bradycardia
Heart blocks [2nd deg +]
SVT
Hypertension
What is the primary function of nitrites as vasodilators?
Decrease blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle in veins
Increase preload by reducing vascular capacitance
Decrease venous return and improve blood flow
Increase heart rate by stimulating cardiac muscles
Which of the following is a fast-acting vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris?
Midazolam
Amyl Nitrite
Fentanyl
Propofol
Which of the following is NOT a primary agent used with TEE?
Midazolam
Fentanyl
Propofol
Nitroglycerin
What is the onset time for the sedative agent Propofol?
5-10 seconds
10-20 seconds
20-30 seconds
30-40 seconds
Which sedative agent has fast to moderate timings and a 30-60 minute duration?
Midazolam (Versed)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Fentanyl
Atropine
Which sedative agent is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness?
Fentanyl
Midazolam (Versed)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Atropine
Which antidysrhythmic is used as a first-line treatment for life-threatening dysrhythmias?
Atropine
Amiodarone
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Which antidysrhythmic is used to increase heart rate?
Amiodarone
Atropine
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Fentanyl
What are the side effects of Atropine?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using Dobutamine?
Hypertension
Ventricular arrhythmias
Diabetes
Asthma
What is the dosing method for Regandenoson (Lexiscan)?
0.4mg/5mL given over 10 seconds
5mg/10mL given over 5 minutes
1mg/1mL given over 1 minute
0.2mg/2mL given over 20 seconds
Which of the following is a side effect of Regandenoson (Lexiscan)?
Increased appetite
Flushing
Weight gain
Insomnia
What is a common side effect of stress testing medications?
Hypertension
Increased appetite
Bradycardia
Weight gain
Which of the following is a positive inotrope?
Flecainide
Verapamil
Dopamine
Digoxin
What is the effect of positive chronotropes on the heart?
Increase force of contraction
Decrease rate of contraction
Increase rate of contraction
Lessen force of contraction
Which of the following is used for pharmacologic stress echocardiography?
Digoxin
Dobutamine
Flecainide
Beta blockers
Which of the following is a negative chronotrope?
Dopamine
Atropine
Epinephrine
Beta blockers
What is the primary use of Atropine in echocardiography?
To increase force of contraction
To achieve HR when Dobutamine is not enough
To decrease rate of contraction
To treat hypertension
What is the earliest increase time for Troponin-I levels after an MI?
4-6 hours
10-24 hours
24-36 hours
2-4 hours
What is the normal range for Troponin-I levels?
< 0.5 ng/mL
0.5 - 2.3 ng/mL
> 2.3 ng/mL
0.3 mcg/L
What is the specificity range for CK-MB at peak levels?
57-88%
93-100%
95%
99-100%
What is the most diagnostic time frame for measuring Myoglobin levels after the onset of chest pain?
Within the first 12 hours
24-36 hours
10-24 hours
4-8 hours
What is the serum concentration range for Myoglobin in males?
5.2-12.9 umol/L
2.7-10.4 umol/L
0.5-2.3 ng/mL
0.3 mcg/L
