Quiz on Antiarrhythmics Last updated: 2024/04/15 at 6:44 PM Pharmacology Mentor 8 Views Share 0 Min Read SHARE Welcome to your Quiz on Antiarrhythmics 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? Flecainide Disopyramide Propafenone Amiodarone Lidocaine None A patient with a history of heart failure requires an antiarrhythmic. Which of the following is contraindicated in this patient? Digoxin Flecainide Verapamil Amiodarone Sotalol None In a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and supraventricular tachycardia, which of the following drugs should be avoided? Digoxin Adenosine Sotalol Amiodarone Flecainide None For acute rate control in a patient with atrial fibrillation, which of the following drugs is preferred? Adenosine Amiodarone Digoxin Quinidine Lidocaine None Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs is known for causing 'torsades de pointes' as a potential side effect? Atenolol Propranolol Dofetilide Lidocaine Amiodarone 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? Amiodarone Digoxin Metoprolol Adenosine Verapamil None A 55-year-old male with ventricular tachycardia is prescribed an antiarrhythmic that blocks sodium channels. Which drug fits this description? Diltiazem Flecainide Esmolol Digoxin Atropine 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? Flecainide Dronedarone Amiodarone Warfarin Sotalol None Which of the following antiarrhythmic drugs is most effective for treating atrial fibrillation and has a side effect of thyroid dysfunction? Lidocaine Adenosine Amiodarone Verapamil 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? Amiodarone Propranolol Diltiazem Adenosine Digoxin None Time's up 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. You Might Also Like PHAL6013 practice quiz -2 PHAL6013 practice questions Local Anesthetics Post Lab Quiz – MDSC2203-2023-24 Quiz on Antihyperlipidemics Quiz on Antihypertensives Sign Up For Daily NewsletterBe keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. 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