Medical Quiz

Cardiology Medications Quiz

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Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?

A. acetazolamide (Diamox)

B. spironolactone (Aldactone)

C. furosemide (Lasix)

D. bumetanide (Bumex)


Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?

A. Digoxin

B. Verapamil

C. Spironolactone

D. Hydrochlorothiazide


Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?

A. Diltiazem

B. Enalapril

C. Atenolol

D. Losartan


Which patient assessment would alert the nurse to withhold a loop diuretic?

A. Crackles in the lung bases

B. +2 pitting peripheral edema

C. Serum potassium of 2.6 mEq/L

D. Weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days


Which class of medications is commonly used to treat arrhythmias?

A. Anticoagulants

B. Antiarrhythmics

C. Beta Blockers

D. Calcium Channel Blockers


Which of the following is an anticoagulant medication?

A. Metoprolol

B. Warfarin

C. Lisinopril

D. Amlodipine


Name the agent under the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

A. Frusemide

B. Indapamide

C. Acetazolamide

D. Mannitol


The nurse has provided patient teaching about potassium-sparing diuretic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A. “I will take my medication in the morning.”

B. “I will report a weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days.”

C. “I will rise slowly when I get up from a sitting position.”

D. “I will use a salt substitute because I limit my salt intake.”


Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?

A. Diltiazem

B. Enalapril

C. Atenolol

D. Losartan


Which class of medications is commonly used to prevent blood clots?

A. Anticoagulants

B. Antiarrhythmics

C. Beta Blockers

D. Calcium Channel Blockers


Which of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor?

A. Metoprolol

B. Warfarin

C. Lisinopril

D. Amlodipine


Which class of medications is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?

A. Anticoagulants

B. Antiarrhythmics

C. Beta Blockers

D. ACE Inhibitors


Ototoxicity is a side effect related to this diuretic.

A. acetazolamide

B. mannitol

C. frusemide

D. thiazide


A geriatric patient with a history of kidney disease develops increasing bilateral edema in the legs and feet. The health care provider has ordered a potassium-sparing diuretic. Select the diurectic action of this medication.

A. The medication should increase reabsorption of sodium and potassium.

B. The medication should decrease sodium transport and increase potassium.

C. The medication should excrete water and sodium but save potassium.

D. The medication should excrete potassium and save water and sodium.


Which class of medications is commonly used to treat heart failure?

A. Anticoagulants

B. Antiarrhythmics

C. Beta Blockers

D. ACE Inhibitors


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