CEPS IBHRE – medications Latest Update
20242025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources
with 85 Questions and Verified Correct Answers
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0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Class I anti-arrythmics affect which phase of the action
potential
1.0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal, uncoagulated INR
2.0-3.0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Therapeutic INR range of coumadin/warfarin for
someone in AF
300 s - CORRECT ANSWER: Minimum ACT while mapping/ablating in the LA
4-8 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER: Elimination half life of amiodarone
5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: Effective half life of adenosine
ACE-inhibitor - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug class used to interrupt Renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system in CHF by reducing production of angiotensin II
ACT - CORRECT ANSWER: Recommended test for monitoring heparin in interventional
cardiology procedures
Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER: First line drug recommended to terminate narrow-
complex tach in a stable patient
, Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER: Signature characteristic of sustained RVOT/lVOT
tachs is termination with _______
Adenosine, Beta Blockers, Ca Channel blockers, Digoxin (ABCD) - CORRECT
ANSWER: What drugs should be avoided in WPW
Adensoine - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug recommended in initial diagnosis of wide
complex, regular, monomorphic tach?
AF - CORRECT ANSWER: Class IV antiarrhythmics (Diltiazem and verapamil) are used
to treat which heart rhythms
Alpha Adrenergic - CORRECT ANSWER: Autonomic receptors for Vasoconstriction
Amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug with extensive toxicity (brady, pneuomonitis,
thyroid, CNS, liver toxicity)
Amiodarone & sotalol - CORRECT ANSWER: Two similar drugs used against a wide
variety of ventricular & atrial arrhythmias (Prevent VT, VF, recurrent AF after
cardioversion)
Amiodarone, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Sotalol (AIDS) - CORRECT ANSWER: Four Class III
drugs
analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER: drug that relieves pain
Asthma, Block, COPD, and Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER: Four contra-
indications for beta blockers
Avoid exercise/stress & take beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWER: Recommended
therapy for asymptomatic patients with Long QTs
20242025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources
with 85 Questions and Verified Correct Answers
Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by
Professor
0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Class I anti-arrythmics affect which phase of the action
potential
1.0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal, uncoagulated INR
2.0-3.0 - CORRECT ANSWER: Therapeutic INR range of coumadin/warfarin for
someone in AF
300 s - CORRECT ANSWER: Minimum ACT while mapping/ablating in the LA
4-8 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER: Elimination half life of amiodarone
5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: Effective half life of adenosine
ACE-inhibitor - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug class used to interrupt Renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system in CHF by reducing production of angiotensin II
ACT - CORRECT ANSWER: Recommended test for monitoring heparin in interventional
cardiology procedures
Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER: First line drug recommended to terminate narrow-
complex tach in a stable patient
, Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER: Signature characteristic of sustained RVOT/lVOT
tachs is termination with _______
Adenosine, Beta Blockers, Ca Channel blockers, Digoxin (ABCD) - CORRECT
ANSWER: What drugs should be avoided in WPW
Adensoine - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug recommended in initial diagnosis of wide
complex, regular, monomorphic tach?
AF - CORRECT ANSWER: Class IV antiarrhythmics (Diltiazem and verapamil) are used
to treat which heart rhythms
Alpha Adrenergic - CORRECT ANSWER: Autonomic receptors for Vasoconstriction
Amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWER: Drug with extensive toxicity (brady, pneuomonitis,
thyroid, CNS, liver toxicity)
Amiodarone & sotalol - CORRECT ANSWER: Two similar drugs used against a wide
variety of ventricular & atrial arrhythmias (Prevent VT, VF, recurrent AF after
cardioversion)
Amiodarone, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Sotalol (AIDS) - CORRECT ANSWER: Four Class III
drugs
analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER: drug that relieves pain
Asthma, Block, COPD, and Diabetes Mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER: Four contra-
indications for beta blockers
Avoid exercise/stress & take beta blockers - CORRECT ANSWER: Recommended
therapy for asymptomatic patients with Long QTs
