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Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? - Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? - A patient complaining of shortness of breathe on continuous BiPAP with a BP of 189/109 Of the following patients, which one would you see FIRST? - A 30 year suicidal female that took an unknown number of alprazolam with an O2 saturation of 85% You are caring for a patient with new onset atrial fibrillation with a blood pressure of 80/60. Which of the following treatment options is MOST appropriate? - Electrical cardioversion Which of the following supplemental medications is frequently ordered in conjunction with furosemide? - Potassium Which of the following positions is the BEST way to assess for JVD? - Position the patient on his/her back with the head of bed 30-45 degrees Your patient is on the midday schedule for hemodialysis. He has 100 mg of metoprolol XL ordered for this morning and his blood pressure if 150/98. Which of the following would be an appropriate action? - Hold the metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysisYou walk into your patient's room and