Statpearls Study Guide with Questions and Answers

Statpearls Study Guide with Questions and Answers Effects of thioridazine include all of the following EXCEPT: A.Control of psychotic behavior B. Orthostatic hypotension C.Antiemesis D.Hypoprolactinemia ANSWER D. Hypoprolactinemia Thioridazine can cause a decrease in dopamine and a hyperprolactinemia. Which condition is not treated with beta-blockers? A.Angina B.Congestive heart failure C.Essential tremor D.Second-degree heart block ANSWER D. Second-degree heart block Administering a beta-blocker to patients with any type of heart block will result in a complete block. Beta blockers are useful for other cardiac conditions including angina and congestive heart failure. Propranolol is the beta blocker most commonly used for essential tremor. Both selective beta blockers and those with additional alpha blockage are used for congestive heart failure.