Vasoconstrictor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ACE inhibitors "PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril Antihypertensive. Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II (powerful vasoconstrictor). Decreases BP, Decreased Aldosterone secretions, Sodium and fluid loss. Check BP before giving (hypotension) Dry cough *Orthostatic Hypotension ARBs -sartan Inhibits vasoconstrictive properties of angiotension II --> Monitor BP, fluid levels, renal/liver status

Exam 2: NUR 3196 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 1 Drugs| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Aspirin brand name Answer: Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA Q: Aspirin therapeutic class Answer: non-opioid analgesic, NSAID, antipyretic Q: Aspirin pharmacologic class Answer: salicylate, COX inhibitor Q: Aspirin actions Answer: pain and fever relief, anticoagulant activity (reduces mortality ri...

EXAM ELABORATION FOR Surgery EOR Exam [PAEA Blueprint] 2024/2025 {GRADED A} QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS {100% CORRECT} LATEST UPDATE Guidelines for the use of antibiotics include administration within _______ of surgery and redosing after 4 hours. What is the abx of choice? - CORRECT 1 hour Abx of choice: cefazolin for all except colorectal then cefazolin/metronidazole Pre-op -- Metabolic disease/syndrome -- what are the 5 criteria? - CORRECT 3/5 to diagnose: 1 - diabetes 2 - central ob...

What are 4 reasons why vasoconstrictors are used? CORRECT ANSWER 1. reduces potential overdose 2. increases duration 3. improves effectiveness 4. reduces blood flow What is the MRD of epinephrine for healthy patients? CORRECT ANSWER 0.2 mg per appointment What is the MRD of epinephrine for a cardiovascular compromised patient? CORRECT ANSWER 0.04 mg Epinephrine ____________________(increases or decreases) the rate of heart conditions. CORRECT ANSWER increases Levonodefrin is mostl...

healthy 66 yo patient who had MI 8 years ago needs extraction. Treatment with what kind of anesthetics? - Extract in office with LA + vasoconstrictor Application of cold to a tooth will temporarily relieve pain in... - pulpal necrosis injection for extraction of maxillary canines - Infraorbital & Palatal osseous resective surgery is best suited for periodontal sites with... - early to moderate bone loss what should not be prescribed for patient on warfarin? - - acetylsalicyclic acid - me...

FCCN Level 1 PASSED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers minimum urine output for adult - CORRECT ANSWER- 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - CORRECT ANSWER- - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

NURS 210-Cardiovascular- Heart and Blood VesselsQuestions=any heart problems like murmurs or heart failure, family history of heart problems, heart attack, do you smoke (nicotine=vasoconstrictor), how much and how long have you smoked, have you ever smoked, any emboli, any thrombosis, any hypertension (heart will have to work harder), any surgeries, ay rheumatic fever (strep throat turns into this), any diabetes (excessive sugar, these pt do not manage blood lipids well) - correct answer C__...

Dobutamine- Chronotropic correct answers Used to treat cardiogenic shock Cardiac output, preload, and contractility Venous vasodilator Inotropic medication Use when systolic is 70-100 Dopamine- Chronotropic correct answers Used to treat shock Vasoconstrictor Cardiac output, afterload, and contractility Inotropic medication Use when systolic is <70 and with signs of shock, bradycardia, hypotension Dose: 2-20 mcg/kg/min infusion titrated based on clinical re...

what is the purpose of aspirating? To prevent injections into the circulatory system, checking to see if the needle is in a blood vessel what is the function of a vasoconstrictor? Drugs that constrict the blood vessels and control blood flow in the area of the injection what are the contraindications of a vasoconstrictor? • Unstable angina • Recent myocardial infarction (MI) • Recent coronary artery bypass surgery • Untreated or uncontrolled severe hypertension • Untreated or u...