Med-Surg Ch. 28 Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders TEST 100% SOLVED

Med-Surg Ch. 28 Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders TEST 100% SOLVED Which patients are at risk for decreased cardiac output? - ANSPatients with regurgitation or stenosis What lab value greater than 100 pg/mL suggest heart failure? - ANSbrain natriuretic protein (BNP) level What is contraindicated in the setting of aortic regurgitation since they decrease contractility and may lead to bradycardia? - ANSCalcium Channel Blockers (diltiazen and verapamil) Which valves create the sound "lub-dub" and maintain blood flow through the heart in one direction? - ANSAV valves (triscupid and mitral) and Semilunar valves (pulmonic and aortic) What steps will the nurse take when auscultating for a pericardial friction rub? - ANSHave the patient to lean forward and place the stethoscope over the fourth intercostal space/left sternal edge. Mitral valve prolapse increases the risk for what? - ANSinfective endocarditis What should patients with mitral stenosi