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Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Answers A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arteries to a lower pressure, a pressure gradient known...

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study with Solutions (All Case Studies Included) (2023/2024) Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study Case Study: Patient Profile: Jane Smith, a 32-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She has a medical history of cholecystitis and a previous cholecystectomy. She reports that the pain started in the right upper quadrant and has since radiated to her right shoulder. She denies any rece...

What is the difference between an antibiotic and an antimicrobial? correct answers Antibiotics are naturally occurring compounds Antimicrobials include include both natural and synthetic compounds- both inhibit or kill microorganisms There are many devices to deliver to neonatal and pediatric patients. what specific contraindications to oxygen therapy exist in this population? correct answers No specific contraindications to delivering oxygen exist when indications are deemed to be present....

Subjective Changes - ANSWER-Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening, abdominal enlargement. Objective Changes - ANSWER-Pregnancy test, fetal heart sounds, fundal height. Developmental task of becoming a parent - ANSWER-Love and protect the child, parents identify changing roles and are willing to make the lifestyle changes, parents identify with parents roles, parents discuss what roles mean, couple incorporates child into relationship, coupl...

NCLEX-PN NGN EXAM 2023/2024 Question No : 1 - Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: A. primary prevention. B. secondary prevention. C. tertiary prevention. D. primary health care prevention. Answer: B Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation Question No : 2 - Which of the following foods is ...

NR 565 WEEK 3 HYPERTENSION LIPID HYPERTENSION PROTOCOL: INITIAL VISIT 1) RATIONALE a) This protocol will assist in the differentiation between essential hypertension and renal artery stenosis to aid in the identification of patients in need of referral to nephrology to prevent further renal damage from an unidentified renal artery stenosis. The design of the protocol for UTI encompasses these principles. 2) SYMPTOMS a) HYPERTENSION i) Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg ii) Other possibl...

a drug must be cosigned if - a high risk med is being given accumulation of drugs is caused by: - renal and hepatic dysfunction adverse effects - severe responses to meds, STOP DRUG ASAP adverse effects of iron - - most common cause of pediatric poisoning deaths - nausea - vomiting - constipation - stomach cramps - pain - black tarry stools - liquids can stain teeth - injectable forms cause pain on injection all medication orders must be - signed or co signed allergic reaction - unp...

What is high sensitivity troponin and when to use? - first line test for cardiac cell damage used for initial injury What is CKMB - CK isoenzyme specific to cardiac muscle tissue (MI) When should CKMB be used? - for suspicion of secondary ischemia after an initial infarct normal level for Troponin I - <0.04 normal level for CKMB - 3-5% of total CK What is BNP - B-type natriuretic peptide Normal BNP levels - <100 pg/mL Differential for chest pain - Consider: Myocardiu...

Paramedic Drug Cards (2023/2024) 100% Solved Adenosine (Adenocard) - Class Antidysrhythmic Adenosine (Adenocard) - Mechanism of Action -Slows conduction through the AV node -can interrupt reentrant pathways -slows heart rate by acting directly on the sinus pacemaker cells by slowing impulse formation -the drug of choice for reentry SVT -can be used diagnostically for stable, wide-complex tachycardia of unkown origin after two doses Adenosine (Adenocard) - Indications -Conversion of PSVT to sin...

Review Test Submission: Quiz - Week 1 Knowledge Check • Question 1 Needs Grading Your 78-year-old patient has never had a flu vaccine, and states “I have heard that the flu shot gives you the flu. I don’t want one.” What education would you provide for this patient? Selected Answer: Correct Because there are numerous misconceptions about vaccines, proper patient education is crucial, especially when working with the elderly. Explain to the patient that flu vaccinations do not create the ...