NUR 402 Cardiomyopathy Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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NUR 402
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NUR 402
NUR 402 Cardiomyopathy Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Cardiomyopathy - answerGroup of diseases that affect myocardial structure or function
Usually leads to HF
What happens to the body with cardiomyopathy? - answerImpaired CO:
This causes increased vascular resistance and sodium/fluid ret...
Pathophys in dilated cardiomyopathy - answer✔Increased chamber size & volume but no
thickening of ventricle walls
Ventricles have elevated systolic and diastolic volumes but decreased EF
What meds are given to decrease preload in dilated cardiomyopathy? - answer✔Nitrates
Diuretics
Decrease blood going to heart
What meds are given to decrease afterload in dilated cardiomyopathy? - answer✔ACE inhibitors
Side effects of ACE inhibitors - answer✔Dry cough
Hyperkalemia
What meds are given to control neurohormonal stimulation in dilated cardiomyopathy? -
answer✔Beta blockers
Aldosterone antagonist- spirinolactone
How do you treat the patient with dilated cardiomyopathy who develops a-fib? -
answer✔Antidysrhythmics
Anticoagulants
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