Hypertension mi hf dvt - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does the SA node initiate - - P wave (if none, SA not responsible for electrical conduction) (atrial depolarization) What does the QRS complex represent? - ventricular depolarization (vent contraction) (none=no pulse) (don't see atrial repolarization but it occurs, as it is not the strongest thing to occur) What does the U wave indicate? - indicates hypocalemia, not conductio issue it would be seen with electrolyes (digoxin) Is it normal to not see part of the Q, R, or S complex -...

NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytoch...

1 HEART FAILURE (MED-SURG) EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What signs and symptoms would a patient with left HF present with? Select all that apply. a) Bilateral crackles b) Tachycardia c) Chest pain d) Wheeze e) Shortness of breath -- ANSWER: A, B, E The nursing instructor is teaching a pre-nursing pathophysiology class. The instructor is discussing heart failure. What assessment data, collected by the nurse, indicate an increase in a patien...

A nurse is caring for a male client who has peripheral vascular disease and is taking dietary supplements and has a new prescription for warfarin (coumadin). The nurse should instruct the client to stop which of the following supplements prior to starting the warfarin? (select all that apply) A. Saw palmetto B. Echinacea C. Glucosamine D. Black cohosh E. Gingko biloba - A. Saw Palmetto C. Glucosamine E. Gingko bilboa A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who develope...

when fusing packed red blood cells, which solution is hung with the Y tubing? - ANSWER-0.9% sodium in water (NS) Severe Preeclampsia, what are expected findings? - ANSWER-proteinuria, facial edema, blurred vision DM and glucose monitoring, what will increase blood flow and decrease risk of infection, before taking the sample? - ANSWER-washing clients hands with soap and warm water What is an expecting finding of Hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER-Tremors What is an expected finding of Hypothy...

Quiz tips: There are many negatively worded questions this time around. Please pay attention to the wording. 1. Cholestyramine (mechanism of action, indications, side and adverse effects, administration, monitofring, food/drug interactions) a. Bile-Acid Sequestrant b. Mechanism of action i. May decrease uptake of fat-soluble vitamins ii. Does not significantly reduce the absorption of stains, warfarin, digoxin, and most other drugs studied. iii. Reduces LDL cholesterol, Increases VLDL lev...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving heparin therapy for treatment of DVT. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate taking if the client's aPTT is 96 seconds?a. Increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hrb. continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribedc. request a prothrombin timed. stop the heparin infusion - ANSWERS d A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is 2 days post-op following a heart transplant. Wh...

What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? - Answer 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP - Answer lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy - Answer C. hypothyroidism sometimes, diabetes...

Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vasomotor Symptoms; hot flashes and night ...