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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...

When educating a patient about total joint arthroplasty (TJA), what does the nurse do first? correct answers Assesses the patient's knowledge about TJA. For pre operative care of a patient scheduled for TJA. What does the nurse plan to do? correct answers Provide written or videotaped information about the procedure. Assess the patient's understanding of the procedure. Assess and include the patient's support people or family. Include interdisciplinary providers, if possible. ...

CCTC NUR 106 UNIT 7 CARDIOVASCULAR URINARY SYSTEM DRUGS Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024 Atorvastatin Pharm. Class: - correct answer HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, Statin Atorvastatin Therapeutic Class: - correct answer Antihyperlipidemic Atorvastatin Action: - correct answer Increases HDL, decreases LDL and total cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. Liver makes less cholesterol & responds by making more LDL receptors to remove cholesterol from blood Atorvastatin Indicatio...

MN 553 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam 4 / 4 points Jim is being treated for hypertension. Because he has a history of heart attack, the drug chosen is atenolol. Beta blockers treat hypertension by: Question options: Increasing heart rate to improve cardiac output Reducing vascular smooth muscle tone Increasing aldosterone-mediated volume activity Reducing aqueous humor production Opiates are used mainly to treat moderate to severe pain. Which of the following is NOT true about thes...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 3 exam with all the correct answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 exam) How do antigout medications work? Correct Answer- by inhibiting the infiltration and phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals. Deposition of urate crystals causes Correct Answer- pain and inflammation What is Colchicine Correct Answer- anti-gout medication how does Colchicine work? Correct Answer- Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain and swelli...

Absolute contraindications to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Answer There are no absolute contraindications to ECT Treatment of community acquired pneumonia in infants and children - Answer - Diagnosis of *community-acquired pneumonia* is mostly based on the history and physical examination - Pneumonia should be suspected in any child with *fever, cyanosis, and any abnormal respiratory finding* in the history or physical examination - Outpatient antibiotics are appropriate if the c...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

Atorvastatin Pharm. Class: - correct answer HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, Statin Atorvastatin Therapeutic Class: - correct answer Antihyperlipidemic Atorvastatin Action: - correct answer Increases HDL, decreases LDL and total cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. Liver makes less cholesterol & responds by making more LDL receptors to remove cholesterol from blood Atorvastatin Indications: - correct answer Hypercholesterolemia Adverse effects of atorvastatin: - correct answer He...

Questions You Might Have About the Examination The practice of nursing is regulated by the states to assure the public that only those nurses who have the necessary knowledge and skills are licensed to practice. One requirement for becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing. Another requirement is passing an examination. All of the states have agreed to use the same ®® examination, NCLEX-PN . The NCLEX-PN is...

NR 565 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What labs are used to diagnose thyroid problems? Free and total T3 Free and total T4 TSH Anti-TPO Hypothyroidism labs increased TSH, decreased T3 &T4 hyperthyroidism labs decreased TSH and increased T3 &T4 When to recheck labs after starting levothyroxine? 6-8 weeks or after dose change, then 12 months once stabilized S/S hypothyroidism pale, puffy, and expressionless face, cold and dry skin, brittle hair/hair loss, low hea...