Positive inotropic agents Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCLEX RN COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH MORE THAN 850 QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS 100 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in...

2023/2024 NCLEX RN (NEXT GENERATION FORMAT) ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK OF REAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES NCLEX 2023 QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility woul...

Critical Life Functions correct answer: (In order): 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion How to measure ventilation correct answer: RR, Vt, chest mov't, breath sounds, PaCO2, EtCO2 How to measure oxygenation correct answer: HR, color, sensorium, PaO2, SpO2 How to measure circulation correct answer: HR and strength, CO How to measure perfusion correct answer: BP, sensorium, temperature, urine output, hemodynamics Types of Advance Directives correct an...

Normal Urine Output correct answer: 40mL/hr (approximatley 1 Liter a day) Intake exceeds output correct answer: -weight gain -electrolyte imbalance -increased hemodynamic pressures -decreased lung compliance Central Venous Pressure (CVP) correct answer: can indicate changes in fluid balance Normal CVP correct answer: 2-6mmHg or 4-12cmH20 -decreased CVP can indicate hypovalemia (fluid therapy) -increased CVP can indicate hypervalemia (diuretics) Stuporous, confused , sleepy c...

Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination and Board Review INTRODUCTION 1. A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department having just ingested a large overdose of tolbutamide, an oral antidiabetic drug. Tolbutamide is a weak acid with a pKa of 5.3. It is capable of entering most tissues, including the brain. On physical examination, the heart rate is 100/min, blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 20/min. Which of the following statements about this case of tolb...

Heart Failure - ACE Inhibitors Afterload-reducing agents ACE inhibitors  -enalapril, captopril, losartan, diltiazem, nifedipine, milrinone -monitor clients taking ACE inhibitors for hypotension following the initial dose -can cause angioedema (swelling of the tongue and throat), decreased sense of taste, or skin rash -monitor for increased levels of potassium -can cause dry cough -BP needs to be monitored for 2 hr after the initial dose to detect hypotension A nurse is teaching a cli...

NCLEX RN ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK, REAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS NCLEX QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with h...

QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (B) Vasodilators are not typically prescri...

Heartcode PALS Test Questions With All Correct Answers The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F) - CORRECT ANSWER -Monitor and support ABCs -Establish IV/IO access -Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry -Call for assistance if needed When you evaluate the patient, you find the lungs are clear, skin is cool and mottled, glucose is 97 mg/dL and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. ...

NCLEX RN ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK OF REAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS NCLEX 2023/2024 QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the c...