Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Chamberlain
Question:
Cardio: Heart Failure Meds- Milrinone
Answer:
-Form: IV.
-Use: Short-term management of heart failure, but may be used long-term in
end-stage heart failure patients who do not qualify for a transplant.
-Adverse effects:
--Can be hard on the liver.--May cause ventricular dysrhythmias.
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Question:
Cardio: Heart Failure Meds- Digoxin
Answer:
-Class: Cardiac glycoside and anti-dysrhythmic.
-Form: Oral or IV.
-Uses: Atrial fibrillation. Heart failure.
-Therapeutic Range: Narrow therapeutic index, requiring monitoring of
digoxin levels.
-Signs of Digoxin Toxicity:
--Visual changes (green and yellow halos around lights).--Nausea, vomiting.--Confusion (or worsening confusion).
-Adverse effect: Can cause ventricular dysrhythmias.
-Reversal agent: Digoxin Immune Fab (Digibind).
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Question:
Cardio: Other Medications Used for Heart Failure:
Answer:
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs):
Example: Valsartan.
Beta Blockers:
Example: Carvedilol.
Question:
Key Points for Heart Failure Medications:
Answer:
-Monitoring:
--Regularly check digoxin levels due to its narrow therapeutic range.--Be alert for signs of digoxin toxicity.--Monitor for liver function with Milrinone and watch for ventricular dysrhythmias.
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