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Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024
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Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. 
A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant 
tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: 
A) decrease platelet adhesion. 
B) increase clotting time. 
C) promote fibrinolysis. 
D) promote coronary vasodilation. 
Ans: C 
Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Hematopoietic System 
Subj...
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HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN Questions 2023/2024 71 Q&As
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HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 
1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? 
A)	Penicillins. 
B)	Aminoglycosides. 
C)	Erythromycins. 
D)	Sulfonamides. 
 
A) Penicillins. 
 
Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...
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Galen NUR 242 Exam 4 - Cardiovascular
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What is the equation for cardiac output? - CO = HR x SV 
What is preload? - the heart is being stretched out 
What does preload reflect? - how much fluid is in the heart 
What is afterload? - resistance the ventricle must overcome to eject blood 
Example of increased preload - CHF 
Example of increased afterload - hypertension 
What is blood pressure? - force of blood against vessel walls 
What is systolic blood pressure? - amount of pressure generated by the left 
ventricle to distribute blood ...
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NEW!!! AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test 2023-2024 Questions And Answers 100% Correct GRADED A++
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NEW!!! AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Questions And 
Answers 100% Correct GRADED A++ 
Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? 
A. Fever 
B. Chest Wall Pain 
C. Vomiting 
D. Renal Failure {{Correct Ans- A. Fever 
A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine isdark yellow 
and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? 
A. Hypovolemic 
B. Obstructive 
C. Sept...
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NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+
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NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions and 
 
Answers Rated A+ 
 
What is the indication of use for Digoxin? treat heart failure and A-fib 
 
You suspect your client is experiencing digitalis toxicity. What action do you take? 
administration of Digoxin-immune fab 
 
What nursing intervention will you take prior to administering digoxin? check apical pulse 
rate 
 
You suspect your client is experiencing an angina episode while ambulating around the nurses' 
station. What non-pharmacologic action is the prio...
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BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+
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BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range 2-8 mmHg 
Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range 6-12 mmHg 
Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range 20-30 mmHg 
Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range 5-15 mmHg 
Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) 11-20 mmHg 
Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range 800-1200 mmHg 
Preload volume left in the left ventricle at the end of diastole 
What is preload affected by? venous return ...
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Final Exam: NR283/ NR 283 Pathophysiology Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| New Update!! 2023/ 2024- Chamberlain
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Final Exam: NR283/ NR 283 Pathophysiology Final Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| New Update!! 2023/ 2024- Chamberlain 
 
Q: A pneumothorax is often caused by trauma (T/F) 
 
 
Answer: 
- true 
 
 
 
Q: Flail chest is an obstructive lung disorder (T/F) 
 
 
Answer: 
- false 
 
 
 
Q: Pulmonary edema can be caused by heart disease 
 
 
Answer: 
- true 
 
 
 
Q: What is the primary role of hemoglobin? 
 
 
Answer: 
- To bind oxygen to erythrocytes 
 
 
 
Q: What can cause anemia? 
 
 
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RN Pharmacology A Relias A | Exam Questions With Answers | 100% Correct| 2023/2024
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RN Pharmacology A Relias A | Exam Questions With Answers | 100% Correct| 2023/2024. Potassium chloride 10 mEq intravenously has been ordered for a client whose potassium is 2.9 
following diuretics. How will the nurse administer the potassium dose? 
A) Dilute the dose in a 50 ml IV rider and infused over 1 hour 
B) Push the dose as a rapid IV push because of the patient’s dangerously low potassium level 
C) Push the dose slowly over 10 minutes 
D) Ask to give the dose in a large muscle since t...
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Glowacki & Sommers (RCIS Questions) 309 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS| 55 PAGES
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Stroke Volume (SV) is? 
 
a. related to preload 
b. related to afterload 
c. the same as ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: a. related to preload 
 
Preload is most impacted by? 
 
a. mean arterial pressure 
b. increased filling volumes 
c. ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: b. increased filling volumes 
 
A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate? 
 
a. increased afterload 
b. decreased aferload 
c. decreased preload CORRECT ANSWERS: a. Increased afterload 
 
Vascular r...
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BKAT Exam (verified Answers) Graded A+ 2023.
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BKAT Exam (verified Answers) Graded A+ 2023. 
What to do first if patient has chest pain. - correct answer Rest! 
ECG changes in an acute MI - correct answer ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous 
leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. 
Inferior leads - correct answer II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. 
Septal leads - correct answer V1 & V2. 
Anterior leads - correct answer V1 - V4. LAD lesion. 
Lateral leads - correct answer V5, V6, I, and aVL. Circumflex lesion. 
Cardiac enzyme...
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