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Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - ️️C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's telemetry stri...

Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) - ️️A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on ...

One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side. The findings described above should lead th...

epoetin alfa - ️️anemia related to chronic kidney disease should be treated with ______________________. folic acid, Vitamin B12 - ️️Name two treatments for megaloblastic anemia. infection - ️️Glucose control (via insulin drip) in the post-CABG patient decreases the risk of _______...

What is the function of the cardiovascular system - ️️to drive O2 to the cell so that the cell can make ATP for energy production What is the formula for CARDIAC OUTPUT - ️️Stroke volume x Heart Rate CO = HR X SV ( Preload + Afterload + Contractility) What is the term for the amoun...

Calculate the cardiac output for a pt with a HR of 70 and a SV of 65 ml. - ️️HR X SV=CO 70 X 65= 4550 4.6 L/min Calculate the cardiac output for a pt with a HR of 70 and a SV of 65 ml. HR X SV=CO - ️️HR X SV=CO 70 X 65= 4550 4.6 L/min What % of the cardiac cycle is provided by the...

A patient with chronic renal failure asks the nurse why he is anemic. The nurse explains that anemia accompanies chronic renal failure secondary to: a. Blood loss via the urine b. Renal insensitivity to vitamin A c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin d. Inadequate retention of serum iron - ...

Thrombocytopenia - ️️Normal range 150,00-350,000, causes are heparin induced, DIC, Anti-platelet drugs DIC: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy - ️️Syndrome characterized by thrombus formation and hemorrhage. Forms clots in small blood vessels in the body. Secondary to stimulation of ...

Your patient had an exacerbation of COPD. The rapid response team was called and is currently intubating the patient and preparing him for transfer to ICU. When the family visits, they are shocked to see the people working with the patient. No one had told them the patient had deteriorated and requi...

A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - ️️D Torsades...