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NURSING 602 Module 7 Questions for Self-Study Determinants of Cardiac Output 1. Detail the determinants of cardiac output a. Heart Rate – Beats per minute. Influenced by positive (catacholamines) and negative chronotropes. i. Temperature via the Q10 effect (the factor by which the rate of a reaction increases for every 10 degree rise in temperature) will increase heart rate. The temperature effects on heart rate are mediated via increases in metabolic rate. Importantly, a heart rate o...

The Cardiovascular Drugs Questions and Answers Antianginal Drugs Angina Pectoris (chest pain) When the supply of oxygen and nutrients in the blood is insufficient to meet the demands of the heart, the heart muscle “aches.” The heart requires a large supply of oxygen to meet the demands placed on it. Ischemia Ischemia Poor blood supply to an organ Ischemic heart disease Poor blood supply to the heart muscle Atherosclerosis Coronary artery disease Myocardial infarction Necrosis,...

The Cardiovascular Drugs Questions and Answers Antianginal Drugs Angina Pectoris (chest pain) When the supply of oxygen and nutrients in the blood is insufficient to meet the demands of the heart, the heart muscle “aches.” The heart requires a large supply of oxygen to meet the demands placed on it. Ischemia Ischemia Poor blood supply to an organ Ischemic heart disease Poor blood supply to the heart muscle Atherosclerosis Coronary artery disease Myocardial infarction Necrosis,...

Pharmacology Exam 3 Questions and ANSWERS Ch 22-25 PPT Questions 1. The number of people with hypertension in the United States is estimated to be a. 10 million. b. 25 million. c. 50 million. d. 70 million. 2. When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for the development of what response? a. Hypotension b. Hyperkalemia c. Oliguria d. Respiratory distress 3. A patient with diabetes has a new prescriptio...

Question: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: constipation and muscle spasms. bradycardia and tinnitus. headache and dizziness. blurred vision and persistent diarrhea. Correct Explanation: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: confusion, irregular pulse, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart beat, and visual changes (blurred vision, blind spots, green-yellow color disturbances, halo effect). Regardless of route of administrat...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS CARDIOVASCULAR PRESCRIBING Question: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: constipation and muscle spasms. bradycardia and tinnitus. headache and dizziness. blurred vision and persistent diarrhea. Correct Explanation: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: confusion, irregular pulse, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart beat, and visual changes (blurred vision, blind spots, green-yellow color...