Increased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra-cellular space is
called as
1.Cutaneous edema
2.Lymphedema
3.Myxedema
4.Peripheral edema
5.Pitting edema
Ans- Correct Answer: C. Myxedema
Explanation: In myxedema, edema occurs because of an increased tendency of
the tissues to...
CEN Exam 3 Questions and Answers Increased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra -cellular space is called as 1.Cutaneous edema 2.Lymphedema 3.Myxedema 4.Peripheral edema 5.Pitting edema Ans- Correct Answer: C. Myxedema Explanation: In myxedema, edema occurs because of an increased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra -cellular space; there is also an increase in hydrophilic carbohydrate -rich molecules embedded in the tissue matrix. All other above -mentioned edemas are not related toincreased tendency of the tissues to hold water in the extra -cellular space. A nurse cares for an elderly patient with hypertensive cris is. Which pharmaceutical intervention is considered as the most fast acting one in the treatment of hypertensive crisis? 1.Sodiumnitroprusside 2.Clonidine 3.Captopril 4.Amlodipine 5.Indapamide Ans- Correct Answer: A. Sodiumnitroprusside Explanation: Imme diate treatment for hypertensive crisis is with intravenous sodium nitroprusside. This drug is considered as a fast acting drug. The other above -mentioned drugs are anti -hypertensives. If sodium nitroprusside is unavailable some other drugs are also used, but it will take several minutes for the other drugs to have onset of action. After initial treatment, with sodium nitroprusside the blood pressure is reduced to normal, slowly.
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