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NR 293 Exam 3 Study Guide • Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decrease norepinephrine production o Stimulates alpha2-adrenergi receptors, thus reducing renin o Examples: Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (aldomet): used for pregnant women w/htn • Alpha1-blockers/”azosin,” o Block alpha1-adrenergic receptors o Management of severe heart failure (HF) when us...

Normal BP correct answer: <120/80 mmHg Elevated BP correct answer: SBP 120-129 and DBP <80 mmHg Stage 1 hypertension correct answer: SBP 130-139 or DBP 80-89 mmHg Stage 2 hypertension correct answer: SBP >140 or DBP >90 mmHg Essential hypertension correct answer: no identifiable cause When do you screen for primary aldosteronism? correct answer: patients w/ resistant HTN, hypokalemia, incidentally discovered adrenal mass, family history of early onset HTN or stro...

How are lipids carried on lipoproteins in the blood because they are insoluble in water Proteins found on lipoproteins apolipoproteins Density of lipoprotein with less lipid and greater protein more dense Density of lipoprotein with more lipids and less protein less dense Major bloodstream lipoproteins chylomicrons, vLDL, LDL, HDL Chylomicrons least dense of the lipoproteins and are triglyceride-rich particles that are formed in the intestine Function of Chylo...

Cardiology Quick Cram Cards (SMARTYPANCE.COM) Exam 2024. Side effects associated with *ACEI* - CORRECT ANSWER cough What is the definition of *orthostatic hypotension* - CORRECT ANSWER A drop in systolic blood pressure of *> 20 mmhg* when standing up The size of a *normal Aorta* - CORRECT ANSWER less than *3 cm* S3 is most commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWER Congestive Heart Failure First line treatment for *torsades de pointes* - CORRECT ANSWER Magnesium Sulfate On ...

CCT exam prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass Ergometer - Correct Answer ️️ -an apparatus that measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise. Treadmill - Correct Answer ️️ -- Speeds ranging from 1 - 8 mph - Incline ranging from 0%-20% Indicatations of cardiovascular disease - Correct Answer ️️ --Changes in the J-point & ST segment -Mets < 6.5 -Duration < 6 minutes -Low peak HR -Maintaining a low systolic BP -Severe ST depression -Prolonged ST...

Comprehensive RN ATI Exam Questions and Answers 2024 Hemolytic transfusion reaction manifestations -Answer-Chills, fever Nausea, anxiety, impending sense of doom Low-back pain, chest tightening or pain Tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea Flushing Hemoglobinuria Macular degeneration manifestations -Answer-Lack of depth perception Objects appear distorted Blurred vision Loss of central vision Blindness Cataracts manifestations -Answer-Decreased visual acuity (Rx changes, reduced nigh...

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CCT exam prep verified solutions Ergometer an apparatus that measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise. Treadmill - Speeds ranging from 1 - 8 mph - Incline ranging from 0%-20% Indicatations of cardiovascular disease -Changes in the J-point & ST segment -Mets < 6.5 -Duration < 6 minutes -Low peak HR -Maintaining a low systolic BP -Severe ST depression -Prolonged ST depression Cardiolite -AKA radioactive technetium -assesses the volume of blood pumped wi...

what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - correct answer -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - correct answer systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) -memory trick: ...

ATI NCLEX Live Review With Complete Solution Acronyms to Remember • All People Eat Taco Meat o Aortic Regurgitation – listen to 2nd intercostal • VEAL CHOP MINE o Variation deceleration  cord compression  Move patient side to side o Early deceleration  head compression  Identify Labor progress o Acceleration okay  Nothing o Late deceleration  placental insufficiency  execute actions immediately • CWS (chips with salsa) o Cane  weak then strong • ...