BKAT ICU Post Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Nitroprusside purpose -
correct answer ✅decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation
(mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -
correct answer ✅contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -
correct answer ✅0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -
correct answer ✅4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -
correct answer ✅greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -
correct answer ✅leads to tissue necrosis
,BKAT ICU Post Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Dopamine antidote -
correct answer ✅regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for -
correct answer ✅bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -
correct answer ✅(calcium channel blocker) slows ventricular rate
by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -
correct answer ✅hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -
correct answer ✅a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -
correct answer ✅antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
, BKAT ICU Post Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -
correct answer ✅0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
correct answer ✅hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and
bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -
correct answer ✅a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a
unstable pulseless VT/VF? -
correct answer ✅150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -
correct answer ✅increases HR, BP, and contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -
correct answer ✅Epinephrine
Questions and Answers 2026
Nitroprusside purpose -
correct answer ✅decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation
(mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action -
correct answer ✅contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" -
correct answer ✅0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose -
correct answer ✅4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose -
correct answer ✅greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration -
correct answer ✅leads to tissue necrosis
,BKAT ICU Post Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Dopamine antidote -
correct answer ✅regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for -
correct answer ✅bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? -
correct answer ✅(calcium channel blocker) slows ventricular rate
by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -
correct answer ✅hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with -
correct answer ✅a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a -
correct answer ✅antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
, BKAT ICU Post Test Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -
correct answer ✅0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
correct answer ✅hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and
bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with -
correct answer ✅a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a
unstable pulseless VT/VF? -
correct answer ✅150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? -
correct answer ✅increases HR, BP, and contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? -
correct answer ✅Epinephrine
