MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Procainamide is used to treat what? correct answers >> It is
an anti-arrhythmic and treats 1a arrhythmias. Used for SVT and
ventricular arrhythmias.
What is the dosing schedule for procainamide? correct answers
>> It has a short half life and needs to be dosed every 3-4
hours.
What happens after 6 months of treatment with procainamide?
correct answers >> Procainamide anti-nuclear antibodies are
formed. Also, there is a high risk of toxicity.
Side effects of procainamide include? correct answers >>
Systemic lupus and symptoms related to lupus
What is the first line therapy for a patient with heart failure?
correct answers >> Angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitor
(ACE inhibitor), or an ARB. Beta blockers
What population of people should not receive ACE or ARB?
correct answers >> African American
, What would be a good alternative to ACE for African American
populations? correct answers >> Hydralazine and Isosorbide
nitrate
What is the recommended treatment for patients who had a
markedly reduced EF? correct answers >> You should add an
aldosterone antagonist (diuretic) to the ACE and Beta Blockers.
2nd line drug therapy for HF? correct answers >> Digitalis
but it has a narrow therapeutic window and high degree of
toxicity and does not show a mortality benefit.
What are the contraindications for Coumadin? correct answers
>> It is contraindicated for pregnancy and with vitamin K.
What is the action of Coumadin? correct answers >> It
decreases the coagulation by inhibiting recycled oxidized vitamin
K. It does not antagonize Vitamin K, it just antagonizes the
process of vitamin K recycling which depletes active vitamin K.
What is the duration of a single dose of coumadin? correct
answers >> 2-5 days
What foods should people avoid eating while on Coumadin?
correct answers >> Green leafy vegetables like kale and
spinach
What is nitroglycerin used for? correct answers >> Angina,
AMI, Severe hypertension, coronary artery spasms
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Procainamide is used to treat what? correct answers >> It is
an anti-arrhythmic and treats 1a arrhythmias. Used for SVT and
ventricular arrhythmias.
What is the dosing schedule for procainamide? correct answers
>> It has a short half life and needs to be dosed every 3-4
hours.
What happens after 6 months of treatment with procainamide?
correct answers >> Procainamide anti-nuclear antibodies are
formed. Also, there is a high risk of toxicity.
Side effects of procainamide include? correct answers >>
Systemic lupus and symptoms related to lupus
What is the first line therapy for a patient with heart failure?
correct answers >> Angiotensin II converting enzyme inhibitor
(ACE inhibitor), or an ARB. Beta blockers
What population of people should not receive ACE or ARB?
correct answers >> African American
, What would be a good alternative to ACE for African American
populations? correct answers >> Hydralazine and Isosorbide
nitrate
What is the recommended treatment for patients who had a
markedly reduced EF? correct answers >> You should add an
aldosterone antagonist (diuretic) to the ACE and Beta Blockers.
2nd line drug therapy for HF? correct answers >> Digitalis
but it has a narrow therapeutic window and high degree of
toxicity and does not show a mortality benefit.
What are the contraindications for Coumadin? correct answers
>> It is contraindicated for pregnancy and with vitamin K.
What is the action of Coumadin? correct answers >> It
decreases the coagulation by inhibiting recycled oxidized vitamin
K. It does not antagonize Vitamin K, it just antagonizes the
process of vitamin K recycling which depletes active vitamin K.
What is the duration of a single dose of coumadin? correct
answers >> 2-5 days
What foods should people avoid eating while on Coumadin?
correct answers >> Green leafy vegetables like kale and
spinach
What is nitroglycerin used for? correct answers >> Angina,
AMI, Severe hypertension, coronary artery spasms
