Deck 25: Treatment of Arrhythmia

Question 1

Which of the following must be administered parenterally for the treatment of arrhythmias?

A)Quinidine
B)Procainamide
C)Lidocaine
D)Mexiletine

Answer 1

Lidocaine

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Dofetilide

Question 3

The most common arrhythmia is _____.

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

Answer 3

atrial fibrillation

Question 4

Which of the following is a class III antiarrhythmic?

A)Propranolol
B)Sotalol
C)Esmolol
D)Acebutolol

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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 7

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

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

Question 8

Atrial flutter is typically treated by _____.

A)drug therapy
B)catheterization
C)using a defibrillator
D)no treatment is available

Question 9

Which of the following does not accompany atrial fibrillation?

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Which of the following is typically not used to treat atrial fibrillation?

A)Digoxin
B)Propranolol
C)Sotalol
D)Ibutilide

Question 12

The prototype Class IA antiarrhythmic that has been widely used since the 1920s is _____.

A)digoxin
B)quinidine
C)verapamil
D)amiodarone

Question 13

Why has the use of drug therapy for arrhythmias declined?

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 14

Which of the following is used for primary management of ventricular arrhythmias?

A)Propranolol
B)Verapamil
C)Amiodarone
D)Lidocaine

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms would indicate quinidine toxicity?

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

Question 16

How does blocking calcium channels help resolve arrhythmias?

A)By decreasing conduction,thus reducing contractility
B)By intensifying the rate of contractions of the heart
C)By increasing depolarization rate
D)By shortening the refractory period

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Which drug can be used to treat supraventricular arrhythmias?

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
a.Beta blockers
b.CCBs
c.Other or unknown mechanisms
d.Act on sodium channels
e.Act on potassium channels
Class III agents

Question 22

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class III agent

Question 23

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class IB agent

Question 24

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class IV agent

Question 25

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class IA agent

Question 26

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
a.Beta blockers
b.CCBs
c.Other or unknown mechanisms
d.Act on sodium channels
e.Act on potassium channels
Class IV agents

Question 27

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
a.Beta blockers
b.CCBs
c.Other or unknown mechanisms
d.Act on sodium channels
e.Act on potassium channels
Class I agents

Question 28

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class II agent

Question 29

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
a.Beta blockers
b.CCBs
c.Other or unknown mechanisms
d.Act on sodium channels
e.Act on potassium channels
Digoxin and phenytoin

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

Match each of the following drugs with the appropriate antiarrhythmic class.
a.Propranolol
b.Disopyramide
c.Amiodarone
d.Lidocaine
e.Verapamil
f.Propafenone
Class IC agent

Question 32

MATCHING
Match the following drugs with their properties.
a.Beta blockers
b.CCBs
c.Other or unknown mechanisms
d.Act on sodium channels
e.Act on potassium channels
Class II agents