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NCLEX Cardiac Medications

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. NSAIDs may decrease...






2. if patient has rheumatic heart disease - tachcardia - or MI dont take what?






3. Blockage of angiotensin II






4. Taking calcium channel blockers with melatonin causes






5. potassium sparing diuretic may...






6. antadote for digoxin






7. Treat hypertension - heart failure - diabetic nephropathy - left ventricular function following myocardial infarction






8. side effect of aldosterone Antagonist






9. bumetanide (bumex)






10. sever depression and suicide may linger after d/c of What adrenergic neuron blocker?






11. inhibit innervation of sympathetic neurins in the central nervous system






12. When is the best time to give alpha 1 adrenergic blockers






13. nitrates can cause bradycardia or tachycardia






14. alpha/beta blockers are...






15. direct acting vasodilator prototype






16. ARB that prevent stroke






17. beta blockers block...






18. phosphodiesterase inhibitors increases or decreases cardiac output






19. simvastatin (zocor) - atorvastatin (lipitor) - lovastatin (mevacor) - rosuvastatin (crestor)






20. diuretis can...






21. dobutamine peak affect is...






22. What ARB not to take while pregnant






23. timolol maleate (timoptic)






24. blocking kidney beta 1 receptor causes






25. beta receptors of the peripheral vessels cause what?






26. decreases blood levels of irbesartan (avapro)






27. Palpitation - muscle weakness - paresthesias are signs of...






28. blocking the adrenergic receptors that cause vaso constriction will treat what?






29. Take ARBs with caution if..






30. topical nitroglycerin ointment apply to dry skin and






31. refrain from using potassium supplement or potassium containing salt while on...






32. phosphodiesterase inhibitors






33. Dont take clonidine...






34. Direct Renin Inhibitor






35. ARB that maintain diabetic nephropathy






36. adrenergic neuron blockers can cause...






37. alpha/beta blockers can decrease






38. adrenergic neuron blockers are...






39. labetalol (trandate)






40. sore throat is sign of...






41. correct fluid deficit and hypokalemia while on...






42. alpha 1 adrenergic blockers are...






43. dobutamine increases cardiac contractility which is a






44. When to give clonidine






45. Tachycardia is the body's natural response to...






46. headache and palpitation may be seen while taking






47. indirectly increases heart rate (low blood pressure stimulates baroreceptors refles






48. bradycardia is a side effect of what?






49. Captopril (Capotene)






50. potassium level above 5.0 - type 2 diabetes with microalbuminuria are contraindicated to what?