ENA Emergency Pharmacology and Interventions

Question 1

Which medication is commonly used to treat bradycardia in emergency settings?

Accepted Answer

Atropine

Answer

Adenosine

Answer

Amiodarone

Answer

Lidocaine

Question 2

What is the primary action of epinephrine during cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Increases coronary and cerebral perfusion

Answer

Reduces pain perception

Answer

Decreases heart rate

Answer

Enhances renal perfusion

Question 3

Which drug is used as an antidote for opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Diazepam

Answer

Epinephrine

Question 4

A nurse is preparing to administer adenosine. What is the recommended method of administration?

Accepted Answer

Rapid IV push followed by saline flush

Answer

Slow IV infusion over 30 minutes

Answer

IM injection

Answer

Oral tablet

Question 5

Which intervention is most appropriate when administering IV potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Infuse diluted via a pump over time

Answer

Administer as a rapid IV push

Answer

Inject intramuscularly

Answer

Give subcutaneously

Question 6

What is the primary concern when administering tPA for stroke?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding risk

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Increased blood pressure

Answer

Allergic reaction