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Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (

Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Questions & Answers - 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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