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Quiz on Antiarrhythmics

Last updated: 2024/04/15 at 6:44 PM

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Welcome to your Quiz on Antiarrhythmics

Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs is known for causing 'torsades de pointes' as a potential side effect?

Amiodarone

Propranolol

Lidocaine

Atenolol

Dofetilide

None

A 70-year-old patient with a history of chronic atrial fibrillation is at increased risk for stroke. Which antiarrhythmic medication is also effective in reducing stroke risk in this patient?

Amiodarone

Dronedarone

Warfarin

Flecainide

Sotalol

None

A 45-year-old patient presents with palpitations. ECG shows a narrow complex tachycardia. Which of the following drugs would be most appropriate for acute termination of this arrhythmia?

Propranolol

Amiodarone

Digoxin

Diltiazem

Adenosine

None

A 55-year-old male with ventricular tachycardia is prescribed an antiarrhythmic that blocks sodium channels. Which drug fits this description?

Digoxin

Esmolol

Flecainide

Diltiazem

Atropine

None

In a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and supraventricular tachycardia, which of the following drugs should be avoided?

Digoxin

Flecainide

Amiodarone

Sotalol

Adenosine

None

A patient presents with a wide complex tachycardia and is hemodynamically stable. Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs is most appropriate for intravenous use in this scenario?

Digoxin

Metoprolol

Adenosine

Amiodarone

Verapamil

None

A patient with a history of heart failure requires an antiarrhythmic. Which of the following is contraindicated in this patient?

Flecainide

Digoxin

Sotalol

Amiodarone

Verapamil

None

A patient with a history of myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction is in need of an antiarrhythmic. Which drug is preferred to reduce the risk of mortality?

Propafenone

Lidocaine

Flecainide

Amiodarone

Disopyramide

None

Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs is most effective for treating atrial fibrillation and has a side effect of thyroid dysfunction?

Sotalol

Adenosine

Lidocaine

Amiodarone

Verapamil

None

For acute rate control in a patient with atrial fibrillation, which of the following drugs is preferred?

Amiodarone

Digoxin

Adenosine

Quinidine

Lidocaine

None

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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