ANCC FNP Cardiology Review Exam with Questions and Answers
ANCC FNP Cardiology Review Exam with Questions and Answers what is the goal INR for atrial fibrillation? ANSWER 2-3 what causes atrial fibrillation? ANSWER alcohol intoxication CAD CHF hx of MI older age HTN stimulants (caffeine, decongestants, cocaine, amphetamines, etc) how do you check pulsus paradoxus? ANSWER a drop in systolic blood pressure of greater than 10mmHg. Measured with blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. The brachial sounds can still be heard even though the radial pulse is not palpable. If INR is between 4.01 to 4.99 what should the provider do? ANSWER Hold one dose of coumadin. **Do not give Vitamin K. what are the causes of secondary HTN? ANSWER Renal (renal artery stenosis, polycystic kidney, CKD) Endocrine hyperthyroidism, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma) OSA or coarctation of the Aorta
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what is the goal inr for atrial fibrillation
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how do you check pulsus paradoxus