RCIS Cath Lab Medications Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

RCIS Cath Lab Medications Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
ACE inhibitors -
correct answer ✅-pril
Captopril, Linsinopril


ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) -
correct answer ✅Losartan, Valsartan


Nitroglycerin -
correct answer ✅Preload reducer
dilates veins


Nipride -
correct answer ✅Primary ingredient is nitric oxide
preload and after load reducer
use during hypertensive crisis


Lidocaine -
correct answer ✅Decreases sensitivity to electrical impulses
usually given in vent. arrhythmias
works in purkinje fibers

, RCIS Cath Lab Medications Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Atropine -
correct answer ✅Directly works on SA node
a pos. chronotrop
use during vasovagal reaction


Isuprel -
correct answer ✅For mild or transient episodes of heart block that
do not require electric shock or pacemaker therapy


Amiodarone -
correct answer ✅Blocks potassium channels
decrease HR
Decrease atrial + vent. arrhythmias


Calcium Channel blockers -
correct answer ✅Verapamil, Cardizem, Amlodipine, Nifedipine
Decreases HR and BP


Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker) -
correct answer ✅Isoptin