BKAT ICU Post Test NEWEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Nitroprusside purpose -CORRECTANSWER decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -CORRECTANSWER contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -CORRECTANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -CORRECTANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -CORRECTANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -CORRECTANSWER leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote -CORRECTANSWER regitine (phentolamine)
,TpA monitor for -CORRECTANSWER bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -CORRECTANSWER (calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -CORRECTANSWER
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -CORRECTANSWER a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -CORRECTANSWER antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -CORRECTANSWER
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
CORRECTANSWER hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -CORRECTANSWER a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? -CORRECTANSWER 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
, 300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -CORRECTANSWER increases HR, BP, and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -CORRECTANSWER Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? -CORRECTANSWER V-fib, Vtach (pulseless), and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? -CORRECTANSWER anaphylaxis and as a vasopressor
for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? -CORRECTANSWER anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -
CORRECTANSWER mannitol
How does mannitol work? -CORRECTANSWER pulls fluids into intravascular space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Nitroprusside purpose -CORRECTANSWER decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -CORRECTANSWER contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -CORRECTANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -CORRECTANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -CORRECTANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -CORRECTANSWER leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote -CORRECTANSWER regitine (phentolamine)
,TpA monitor for -CORRECTANSWER bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -CORRECTANSWER (calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -CORRECTANSWER
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -CORRECTANSWER a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -CORRECTANSWER antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -CORRECTANSWER
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
CORRECTANSWER hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -CORRECTANSWER a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? -CORRECTANSWER 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
, 300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -CORRECTANSWER increases HR, BP, and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -CORRECTANSWER Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? -CORRECTANSWER V-fib, Vtach (pulseless), and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? -CORRECTANSWER anaphylaxis and as a vasopressor
for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? -CORRECTANSWER anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -
CORRECTANSWER mannitol
How does mannitol work? -CORRECTANSWER pulls fluids into intravascular space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
