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Pharmacology CH 11 Flashcards

1
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ACLS

A

advanced cardiac life support

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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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3
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BLS

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basic life support

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AHA

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American Heart Association

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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6
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Cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart ceases to pump blood adequately to the rest of the body.

T/F

A

True

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ACLS is a set of guidelines developed by the AHA for use in managing the patient undergoing cardiopulmonary arrest.

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True

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Technologists should check the emergency medication box at least twice a year to ensure that all drugs are present, are in adequate supply, and have no expired.

T/F

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False

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When combined with chest compressions, epinephrine is used to cause a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

T/F

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True

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Dopamine is indicated for treating hypotension secondary to congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, trauma, sepsis, and overt heart failure.

T/F

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True

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Dopamine is administered by intramuscular injection

T/F

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False

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12
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A patient’s cardiovascular history has no effect on the administration of ROCM

T/F

A

False

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13
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Extravasation of IV sodium bicarbonate can lead to tissue necrosis.

T/F

A

True

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14
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The highest survival rate after cardiac arrest occurs in patients who receive CPR within what time frame?

A

4 minutes

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15
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Epinephrine is the pharmaceutical equivalent to which of the following?

a. Renin
b. Adrenaline
c. Aldosterone
d. ADH

A

Adrenaline

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16
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The antidiuretic hormone known as which of the following is a potent vasoconstrictor?

a. Adrenaline
b. Xylocaine
c. Nitroglycerin
d. Vasopressin

A

Vasopressin

17
Q

What is the term for a drug that inhibits the postganglionic parasympathetic receptors?

a. Antimuscarinic
b. Cholinergic
c. Sympathetic
d. Antidysrhythmic
e. Both a and b

A

Both a and b

18
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What is the drug of choice when a patient exhibits bradycardia on the cardia monitor?

A

Atropine

19
Q

Which of the following is a strong alkalinizing agent given after cardiac arrest?

a. Epinephrine
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Atropine
d. Calcium

A

Sodium bicarbonate

20
Q

Dopamine should be delivered only by which of the following?

a. Intramuscular injection
b. Intraosseous injection
c. Intravenous injection
d. Endotracheal injection

A

Intravenous injection

21
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Which drug is administered to convert a premature ventricular contraction to normal sinus rhythm?

A

Lidocaine

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