NSG 6005 WEEK 3 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ 2 ANSWERS

NSG 6005 WEEK 3 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ 2 ANSWERS 1. Question : Which of the following classes of drugs is contraindicated in heart failure? Student Answer: Nitrates Long-acting dihydropyridines Calcium channel blockers Alpha-beta blockers Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2. Question : Which of the following is true about procainamide and its dosing schedule? Student Answer: It produces bradycardia and should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac conditions that a slower heart rate might worsen. GI adverse effects are common, so the drug should be taken with food. Adherence can be improved by using a sustained-release formulation that can be given once daily. Doses of this drug should be taken evenly spaced around the clock to keep an even blood level.