Question 1

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
-Digoxin and phenytoin

Accepted Answer

A) Beta blockers 
B) CCBs 
C) Other or unknown mechanisms 
D) Act on sodium channels 
E) Act on potassium channels 
A) Beta blockers 
B) CCBs 
C) Other or unknown mechanisms 
D) Act on sodium channels 
E) Act on potassium channels C

Question 2

This arrhythmia occurs in areas of the heart that lie above the ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A) Ventricular fibrillation 
B) Ventricular tachycardia 
C) Atrial fibrillation 
D) Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) 
A) Ventricular fibrillation 
B) Ventricular tachycardia 
C) Atrial fibrillation 
D) Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) D

Question 3

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
-Class IV agent

Accepted Answer

A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone 
A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone E

Question 4

The most common arrhythmia is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) atrial fibrillation 
B) ventricular tachycardia 
C) atrial flutter 
D) supraventricular tachycardia 
A) atrial fibrillation 
B) ventricular tachycardia 
C) atrial flutter 
D) supraventricular tachycardia

Question 5

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
-Class III agent

Accepted Answer

A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone 
A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone

Question 6

Why has the use of drug therapy for arrhythmias declined?

Accepted Answer

A) Other non-drug treatments are preferred. 
B) Drug therapy increases the chances of causing a secondary arrhythmia. 
C) The modifiable factors for arrhythmias have shown to have better outcomes. 
D) Arrhythmias tend to correct themselves without treatment after a while. 
A) Other non-drug treatments are preferred. 
B) Drug therapy increases the chances of causing a secondary arrhythmia. 
C) The modifiable factors for arrhythmias have shown to have better outcomes. 
D) Arrhythmias tend to correct themselves without treatment after a while.

Question 7

Which drug can be used to treat supraventricular arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

A) Diazepam 
B) Valsartan 
C) Diltiazem 
D) Lisinopril 
A) Diazepam 
B) Valsartan 
C) Diltiazem 
D) Lisinopril

Question 8

_____ is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial flutter 
B) Ventricular fibrillation 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Ventricular tachycardia 
A) Atrial flutter 
B) Ventricular fibrillation 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Ventricular tachycardia

Question 9

Which of the following does not accompany atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

A) Coronary artery disease 
B) Hypertension 
C) Hypersensitivity 
D) Heart failure 
A) Coronary artery disease 
B) Hypertension 
C) Hypersensitivity 
D) Heart failure

Question 10

Which of the following can be used to help prevent atrial fibrillation after a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A) Digoxin 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Verapamil 
D) Enalapril 
A) Digoxin 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Verapamil 
D) Enalapril

Question 11

What is the most common form of arrhythmia that is also a risk factor for stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) Ventricular fibrillation 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Atrial flutter 
A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) Ventricular fibrillation 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Atrial flutter

Question 12

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
-Class IA agent

Accepted Answer

A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone 
A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone

Question 13

Which of the following can be used to treat arrhythmias but has not been U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved?

Accepted Answer

A) Lidocaine 
B) Phenytoin 
C) Digoxin 
D) Magnesium sulfate 
A) Lidocaine 
B) Phenytoin 
C) Digoxin 
D) Magnesium sulfate

Question 14

This arrhythmia typically occurs because of scar tissue from a myocardial infarction.

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) SVT 
C) Ventricular tachycardia 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) SVT 
C) Ventricular tachycardia 
D) Ventricular fibrillation

Question 15

How does interfering with the sodium channels in the heart help resolve arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

A) It delays conductions and decreases the refractory period. 
B) It increases automaticity and delays conductions. 
C) It slows the rate of contractions of the heart. 
D) It increases depolarization rate. 
A) It delays conductions and decreases the refractory period. 
B) It increases automaticity and delays conductions. 
C) It slows the rate of contractions of the heart. 
D) It increases depolarization rate.

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
-Class I agents

Accepted Answer

A) Beta blockers 
B) CCBs 
C) Other or unknown mechanisms 
D) Act on sodium channels 
E) Act on potassium channels 
A) Beta blockers 
B) CCBs 
C) Other or unknown mechanisms 
D) Act on sodium channels 
E) Act on potassium channels

Question 17

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking 
B) Alcohol consumption 
C) Low heart rate 
D) Stimulant use 
A) Smoking 
B) Alcohol consumption 
C) Low heart rate 
D) Stimulant use

Question 18

Which of the following can be used to treat atrial flutter?

Accepted Answer

A) Flecainide 
B) Losartan 
C) Dofetilide 
D) Benazepril 
A) Flecainide 
B) Losartan 
C) Dofetilide 
D) Benazepril

Question 19

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
-Class IB agent

Accepted Answer

A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone 
A) Propranolol 
B) Disopyramide 
C) Amiodarone 
D) Lidocaine 
E) Verapamil
F)Propafenone

Question 20

Which of the following symptoms would indicate quinidine toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglycemia 
B) Ringing in the ears 
C) Development of asthma 
D) Hepatoxicity 
A) Hypoglycemia 
B) Ringing in the ears 
C) Development of asthma 
D) Hepatoxicity

Exam 25: Treatment of Arrhythmia

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their properties. -Digoxin and phenytoin

This arrhythmia occurs in areas of the heart that lie above the ventricles.

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class. -Class IV agent

The most common arrhythmia is _____.

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class. -Class III agent

Why has the use of drug therapy for arrhythmias declined?

Which drug can be used to treat supraventricular arrhythmias?

_____ is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the United States.

Which of the following does not accompany atrial fibrillation?

Which of the following can be used to help prevent atrial fibrillation after a heart attack?

What is the most common form of arrhythmia that is also a risk factor for stroke?

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class. -Class IA agent

Which of the following can be used to treat arrhythmias but has not been U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved?

This arrhythmia typically occurs because of scar tissue from a myocardial infarction.

How does interfering with the sodium channels in the heart help resolve arrhythmias?

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their properties. -Class I agents

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation?

Which of the following can be used to treat atrial flutter?

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class. -Class IB agent

Which of the following symptoms would indicate quinidine toxicity?

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