Chapter 25: Antidysrhythmic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action? a. Blocking slow calcium channels b. Prolonging action potential duration c. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0 d. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4 2. A patient is taking procainamide (Prones...

Chapter 25: Antidysrhythmic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action? a. Blocking slow calcium channels b. Prolonging action potential duration c. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0 d. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4 2. A patient is taking procainamide (Prones...

Chapter 10: Analgesic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain ANS: B Chronic pain is associated with cancer and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, ...

Chapter 10: Analgesic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain ANS: B Chronic pain is associated with cancer and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, ...

Chapter 10: Analgesic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain ANS: B Chronic pain is associated with cancer and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action? a. Blocking slow calcium channels b. Prolonging action potential duration c. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0 d. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4 2. A patient is taking procainamide (Pronestyl) for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The...

hapter 25: Antidysrhythmic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone (Cordarone) is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action? a. Blocking slow calcium channels b. Prolonging action potential duration c. Blocking sodium channels and affecting phase 0 d. Decreasing spontaneous depolarization and affecting phase 4 2. A patient is taking procainamide (Pronest...

Chapter 10: Analgesic Drugs MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain ANS: B Chronic pain is associated with cancer and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, ...

1. Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to: