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BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Nitroprusside purpose - correct answer-decreases preload and
afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action - correct answer-contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - correct answer-0.5-
4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose - correct answer-4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose - correct answer-greater than
10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
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Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - correct answer-leads to
tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote - correct answer-regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for - correct answer-bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? - correct answer-(calcium channel
blocker) slows ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the
SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -
correct answer-hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with - correct answer-a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a - correct answer-antiarrythmic
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prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -
correct answer-0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion
- correct answer-hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and
bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with - correct answer-a-fib, a-
flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a
unstable pulseless VT/VF? - correct answer-150mg over 10min
for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? - correct answer-
increases HR, BP, and contractility
BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Nitroprusside purpose - correct answer-decreases preload and
afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action - correct answer-contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - correct answer-0.5-
4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose - correct answer-4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose - correct answer-greater than
10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
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Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - correct answer-leads to
tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote - correct answer-regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for - correct answer-bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? - correct answer-(calcium channel
blocker) slows ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the
SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic -
correct answer-hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with - correct answer-a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a - correct answer-antiarrythmic
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prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion -
correct answer-0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion
- correct answer-hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and
bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with - correct answer-a-fib, a-
flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a
unstable pulseless VT/VF? - correct answer-150mg over 10min
for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? - correct answer-
increases HR, BP, and contractility
