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BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
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
prolongs the cardiac duration
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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
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? - correct-answer -Epinephrine
BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
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
, 2
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
prolongs the cardiac duration
, 3
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
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? - correct-answer -Epinephrine
