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BKAT ICU Post Test
BKAT ICU POST TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION
Nitroprusside2026-2027.
purpose -CORRECT ANS decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -CORRECT ANS contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -CORRECT ANS 0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -CORRECT ANS 4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -CORRECT ANS greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -CORRECT ANS leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote -CORRECT ANS regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for -CORRECT ANS bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -CORRECT ANS (calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -CORRECT ANS
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -CORRECT ANS a-fib or a-flutter
A+ GRADED 1
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BKAT ICU Post Test
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -CORRECT ANS antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -CORRECT ANS 0.22
micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -CORRECT ANS
hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -CORRECT ANS a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? -CORRECT ANS 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -CORRECT ANS increases HR, BP, and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -CORRECT ANS Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? -CORRECT ANS V-fib, Vtach (pulseless), and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? -CORRECT ANS anaphylaxis and as a vasopressor for
hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? -CORRECT ANS anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -CORRECT
ANS mannitol
A+ GRADED 2
BKAT ICU Post Test
BKAT ICU POST TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION
Nitroprusside2026-2027.
purpose -CORRECT ANS decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -CORRECT ANS contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -CORRECT ANS 0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -CORRECT ANS 4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -CORRECT ANS greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -CORRECT ANS leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote -CORRECT ANS regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for -CORRECT ANS bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -CORRECT ANS (calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -CORRECT ANS
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -CORRECT ANS a-fib or a-flutter
A+ GRADED 1
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BKAT ICU Post Test
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -CORRECT ANS antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -CORRECT ANS 0.22
micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -CORRECT ANS
hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -CORRECT ANS a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? -CORRECT ANS 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -CORRECT ANS increases HR, BP, and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -CORRECT ANS Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? -CORRECT ANS V-fib, Vtach (pulseless), and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? -CORRECT ANS anaphylaxis and as a vasopressor for
hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? -CORRECT ANS anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -CORRECT
ANS mannitol
A+ GRADED 2
