Pharmacology Hesi 2023 CORRECT
Q&A
What can happen when Digoxin is taken with Dronedarone (Multaq), which is
another anti-dysrhythmic drug)? - - ANSDigoxin can increase in the blood level and
further increase the effects
What is the normal digoxin level? - - ANS0.5-2 ng/mL
Normal serum potassium level is - - ANS3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Low potassium or magnesium levels may increase risk for - - ANSDigoxin toxicity
What are the signs and symptoms for digoxin toxcitiy? - - ANSanorexia, bradycardia,
headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and visual disturbances such as blurred,
yellow, or halo vision.
When should you hold off on giving digoxin drug therapy? - - ANSif apical pulse is
less than 60
What effects do Calcium channel blockers (-dipine; amlodipine (Norvasc), nifedipine
(Procardia) cause - - ANSproduce vasodialation and reflex tachycardia
(lowers BP but increases HR)
Verapamil and diltiazam produce - - ANSvasodialation and cardiosuppresssion
(lowers BP and Lowers heart rate)
Beta blockers have the drug ending - - ANS-OLOL such as atenolol, propanolol,
esmolol, ect.)
Beta 1 blocks receptors in the - - ANSheart
Beta 2 blocks receptors in the - - ANSlungs
Beta blockers can be non selective so be aware of any - - ANSrespiratory conditions
such as asthma, emphysema COPD, ect.
A nurse should always check _____ and _____ before giving a beta blocker - -
ANSAP and BP
do not give if HR is below 60
never stop abruptly
Why do you never stop taking a Beta BLocker abruptly - - ANSMust taper because
angina or MI can orccur
When would a nurse hold HTN medication Labetalol? - - ANSA patient with a low
pulse rate.
Q&A
What can happen when Digoxin is taken with Dronedarone (Multaq), which is
another anti-dysrhythmic drug)? - - ANSDigoxin can increase in the blood level and
further increase the effects
What is the normal digoxin level? - - ANS0.5-2 ng/mL
Normal serum potassium level is - - ANS3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Low potassium or magnesium levels may increase risk for - - ANSDigoxin toxicity
What are the signs and symptoms for digoxin toxcitiy? - - ANSanorexia, bradycardia,
headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and visual disturbances such as blurred,
yellow, or halo vision.
When should you hold off on giving digoxin drug therapy? - - ANSif apical pulse is
less than 60
What effects do Calcium channel blockers (-dipine; amlodipine (Norvasc), nifedipine
(Procardia) cause - - ANSproduce vasodialation and reflex tachycardia
(lowers BP but increases HR)
Verapamil and diltiazam produce - - ANSvasodialation and cardiosuppresssion
(lowers BP and Lowers heart rate)
Beta blockers have the drug ending - - ANS-OLOL such as atenolol, propanolol,
esmolol, ect.)
Beta 1 blocks receptors in the - - ANSheart
Beta 2 blocks receptors in the - - ANSlungs
Beta blockers can be non selective so be aware of any - - ANSrespiratory conditions
such as asthma, emphysema COPD, ect.
A nurse should always check _____ and _____ before giving a beta blocker - -
ANSAP and BP
do not give if HR is below 60
never stop abruptly
Why do you never stop taking a Beta BLocker abruptly - - ANSMust taper because
angina or MI can orccur
When would a nurse hold HTN medication Labetalol? - - ANSA patient with a low
pulse rate.
