Cardiac glycosides - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cardiac glycosides: - *Also called digitalis glycosides* -this group of drugs inhibits the sodium-potassium pump, resulting in an increase in intracellular sodium -This increase leads to an influx of calcium, causing the cardiac muscle fibers to contract more efficiently The patient has left-sided HF when: - -the left ventricle does not contract sufficiently to pump the blood returned from the lungs and left atrium out through the aorta into the peripheral circulation; this causes excess...

PowerPoint Questions A nurse is administering digoxin, 0.125 mg, to a patient. Which nursing interventions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A.Checking the apical pulse rate before administration B.Monitoring the patient's serum digoxin level C.Instructing patient to report pulse rate less than 60 D.Advising patient to avoid foods high in potassium E.Always giving an antacid with digoxin to reduce GI distress - A.Checking the apical pulse rate before administrati...

Cardiac Glycosides & Calcium Channel Blockers

ATI Remediation Cardiac Glycosides and HF.pdf

How does heart failure result? - CORRECT ANSWER-From inadequate pumping of the heart muscle. Manifestations arise due to the heart's inability to meet the circulation needs of the body. What manifestations results from decreased tissue perfusion as a result of heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER-fatigue, SOB, weakness, activity intolerance Right vs left sided heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER-Left - pulmonary manifestations such as dyspnea, cough, and oliguria Right - systemic congestion with...

NURS 8022 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers 100% Negative Feedback - ANSWER Promotes stability; cancels out the original response. Ex: High FSBS, increased insulin by the pancreas Positive Feedback - ANSWER Promotes a change in one direction; instability, DISEASE. Ex: Blood clotting, platelet cascade Proteins - ANSWER Provide selectivity to a membrane Integral proteins - ANSWER channels, pores, carriers, enzymes, receptors, second messengers Peripheral proteins - ANSWER Enzy...

RN 35B: Ch. 42 Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics Test |Questions with 100% Solutions/Verified Answers

◦ Slow heart rate◦ Increase contractility◦ Reduce workload◦ Diuretics◦ ACE inhibitors◦ Direct Vasodilators◦ Adrenergic Blockers◦ Cardiac Glycosides◦ Phosphodiesterase inhibitors Cardiac ARRHYTHMIAS Correct Answer-Antidysrhythmic Medications Indications: Cardiac ARRHYTHMIAS ◦Hypertension ◦Heart Failure ◦Angina ◦Atrial fibrillation ◦Coronary Artery Disease ◦Coagulopathy: Embolism/ Thrombosis ◦Myocardial Infarction ◦Cerebrovascular Accident Correct Answer...

ATI Mobility Quiz Latest Update Already Graded A A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require teaching about which of the following medications? A. Acetaminophen B. Celecoxib C. Cyclobenzaprine D. Ibuprofen A. Acetaminophen According to the American Pain Society, acetaminophen is the primary drug of choice for treating osteoarthritis. The provider would likely begin with this medication. A n...

ATI MED SURG CMS NEWEST version 2023/ 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES(100%)|ALREADY GRADED A Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, are withheld prior to cardioversion. These medications can increase ventricular irritability and put the client at risk for ventricular fibrillation after the synchronized countershock of cardioversion _______ are usually given prior to cardioversion to reduce anxiety and minimize discomfort with the procedure. - >>&g...