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HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

pressure ulcers -ANSWER a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence. It results from pressure in combination with shear and/or friction. what are some other names for a pressure ulcer? -ANSWER Pressure sore, decubitus ulcer, or bed sore what are the three major elements that cause a pressure ulcer? -ANSWER pressure intensity (tissue ischemia & blanching) pressure duration tissue tolerance tissue ischemia -ANSWER If pressure applied over a capi...

NUR 106 (UNIT 5) Cardiovascular Therapy Non-Diuretic Cardiac Drugs Complete Study Questions 2024. Cardiac Electrophysiology - correct answer Afterload - correct answer the resistance that the ventricles have to overcome to pump out the blood through the aorta. Preload and Afterload - correct answer Antihypertensive Drugs (memory) - correct answer ACE-Inhibitors (memory) - correct answer A-pril A for ACE inhibitor and the names contain "-pril" ACE Inhibitor method of action ...

What is the name brand for -Warfarin sodium? What drug class? What does it treat? Does it have any special considerations? What is the Antidote? - correct answer Brand name: Coumadin Class: anticoagulant; blood thinner What does it treat: DVT, PE, heart attack Special considerations: monitor INR (standard INR is 0.8-1.1; Warfarin INR therapeutic range 2-3), monitor PT (normal range 9.6-11.8- can double with Warafin). Use bleeding precautions V...

NAPLEX Practice Actual Questions with 100% Correct Answers what type of metabolism do tacrolimus and cyclosporine undergo? these are both CYP3A4 & PgP SUBSTRATES susceptible to many drug interactions by GPACMAN & PS PORCS can erythopoetin / erythropoietin stimulating agents increase BP? yes! must monitor BP w/ ESA also, remember these can worsen cancer growth also, Hg must be <10 to use them used in anemias... ESRD and cancer anemia what are the class effects of SSRI's? -...

Anaphylaxis - acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening. rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness allergic reaction - hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies adverse effects - severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers. may be sudden or take days side effects - any effect of a drug ...

NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE, South University NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 18 Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB Q#1) Be able to describe and give rationale with examples of isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic fluids(TB Q#2, #3) Be able to describe the mechanism behind thirst(TB Q#4) Describe insensible water loss and the effects on particular organs (TB Q#5) Be able to describe the mechanism in which fluid and electrolyte balan...

CRRN Post Test 65 Questions with Verified Answers What criteria must be met in order for a patient to qualify for Medicaid? - CORRECT ANSWER Must meet state eligibility requirements (Medicaid was initiated under Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1965 and provides federal grants to states for medical assistance. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements) What symptom should a pt taking Digoxin be instructed to report to the physician? - CORRECT ANSWER Anorexia (Anorexia can be ...

1.Which statement made by a nurse reflects a lack of understanding regarding sexual intimacy and the older adult patient? a. "Older adults express less interest in intimacy as both acute and chronic illnesses develop." b. "Sexual expression is considered an enhancement to the quality of the older adult's life." c. "Expressing sexual needs may be difficult or impossible for some older adults." d. "Interest in physical contact tends to persist throughout life for both genders." A ...

NR340 Exam 1 (Complete solutions and resources for the course examOverview of CC Critical Care Nursing  Deals with human responses to critical illness or injury o Physiological o Psychological  Focus on both the patient’s and family’s responses  Critical Care Overview  Not always centered in an “ICU setting” o Inpatient o Outpatient o Home Care o eICU o Tele-stepdown o Post anesthesia o Flight nursing-transport  Professional Organizations o American Associ...