Question

4. Which of the following is true regarding calcium channel blockers? (Select all that apply.)

a. These drugs can be used to manage hypertension, angina, and dysrhythmias.

b. A dose of verapamil should be withheld if the heart rate is 40 bpm.

c. Diarrhea is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers.

d. Patients should be educated to decrease intake of foods high in potassium.

e. Overdose may be reversed with calcium, glucagon, or atropine.

 

5. Which of the following describes indications for aldosterone antagonists such as spironolactone? (Select all that apply.)

a. ACEI or ARB overdose .

b. Heart failure

c. Hypotension

d. Hyperaldosteronism

e. Hirsutism

 

6. Rachel was recently diagnosed with heart failure and was prescribed sacubitril / valsartan (Entresto). Which of the following side effect can occur with this medication? (Select all that apply.)

a. Hypokalemia

b. Angioedema

c. Insomnia

d. Fatigue

e. Hypertension

 

7. After undergoing some diagnostic testing, a patient was diagnosed with a dysrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation. Which of the following treatments will the patient’s cardiologist most likely prescribe for his condition?

a. diuretic

b. beta blocker

c. nitroglycerin

d. steroid

Answer 1

answer- 4) a) these drug can be used to manage hypertension, angina and dysrhythmias

b) A dose of verapamil should be withheld if the heart rate is 40bpm

e) overdose may be reversed with calcium , glucagon and atropine

answer 5) a) ACEI or ARB overdose

b) heart failure

d) hyperaldosteonism