Controlling hypertension - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

COMO EXAM 2- MEDICATIONS/TREATMENTS/ 2024/2025 used to treat bleeding varices - Precise Answer octreotide and vasopressin (octreotide is a synthetic version of somatostatin) _____________ are used to reduce portal hypertension - Precise Answer beta blockers __________ mechanically compresses the varices, controlling hemorrhage - Precise Answer balloon tamponade the ________ procedure creates a shunt that redirects portal blood flow to reduce venous pressure - Precise Answer TIPS (...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE 6TH EDITION BY PERRY Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnan...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

NUR 2502 Final Exam MDC 3 Final Exam – Cardiovascular and Hematology/A+ GRADE NUR 2502 Final Exam MDC 3 Final Exam – Cardiovascular and Hematology/A+ GRADE 1. A client with newly diagnosed hypertension asks what to do to decrease the risk for related cardiovascular problems. Which risk factor is not modifiable by the client? a.Age b.Obesity c.Inactivity d.Dyslipidemia: Ans- a.Age 2. A client with newly diagnosed hypertension asks how to decrease the risk for related card...

NURS 661 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Verified What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in blood pressure regulation? The RAAS system helps regulate blood pressure by controlling fluid balance and constricting blood vessels to increase blood pressure. How does the body compensate during the early stages of hypovolemic shock? In the early stages of hypovolemic shock, the body compensates by increasing heart rate and vasoconstriction to mai...

What is the most preventable type of heart disease? coronary artery disease - cad occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed and hardened What is the most common cause for coronary artery disease? atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is the abnormal accumulation of lipid and fatty substances and fibrous tissue in the lining of arterial blood vessels. It is the result of inflammatory processes responding to endothelial wall injury which prevents the normal secretion of antithrombotics and vas...

Table of Contents 1 Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Chapter 02: Community Care: The Family and Culture Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion Chapter 04: Reproductive System Concerns Chapter 05: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion Chapter 06: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal DevelopmentChapter 07: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy Chapter 08: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy Chapter 09: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition Chapter 10: Assessment of High Risk P...

What type of bleeding is difficult to control because of the high pressure? A. venous B. arterial C. capillary D. Lymphatic -Correct Answer Arterial The primary method of controlling bleeding is by A. Elevation B. Direct pressure C. Pressure points D. packing the wound -Correct Answer Direct pressure A man who has fallen from the roof of a two story house has obvious bone injuries to his lower extremities and is bleeding freely from a wound to his left side. He has a blood pres...

NFDN 1002 Final Exam 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Assessment of urine - -Intake and output Characteristics of urine - Color: Pale-straw to amber color Clarity: Transparent unless pathology is present Odor: Ammonia in nature Urine testing - Specimen collection How does age affect elimination - -decreased ability to concentrate urine -decreased bladder muscle tone -decreased bladder contractility -neuromuscular; degenerative joint problems; thought processes; weakness -male pros...

The healthcare provider is evaluating a patient for atherosclerotic plaque present in the carotid artery. Which diagnostic test is anticipated? A. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) B. Computed tomography (CT) angiogram C. Carotid duplex ultrasonography D. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) C. Carotid duplex ultrasonography A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension is resistant to begin medications. He asks the nurse, "What's the worse thing that could happen if I don't take the medication...