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Advanced Pharmacology Test 2 With Verified Answers You see a 62-year-old man without chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus who is currently being treated with low-dose HCTZ and losartan. His blood pressure is currently 162/88 mm Hg. All of the following are appropriate next courses of action except: A. increasing the dose of losartan. B. adding a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist. C. adding a calcium channel blocker. D. increasing the dose of HCTZ. - answerB Which of the foll...

A 42-year-old Asian male presents for follow-up of elevated blood pressure. He has no additional chronic medical problems and is otherwise asymptomatic. An examination is significant for a blood pressure of 162/95 mm Hg but is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory work shows that his BMP is within normal limits. According to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2017 guidelines, which one of the following would be the most appropriate medication to initiate at this time?...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version B (50 questions) 1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given. D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator. 2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? A. Unwitnessed arrest B. Sa...

Test Bank For Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant, 15th Edition by Brigitte Niedzwiecki, Julie Pepper. ISBN: 9780323873765. Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant 15e test bank. TOC:=PART 1 – Introduction to Medical Assisting 1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team 2. Health Records 3. Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology PART 2 – Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 4. Infection Control 5. Vital Signs 6. Physical Examination 7. Patient Co...

A cardiologist performs which of these duties? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWER catheterizations inserts stents performs special tests A _________________________________ helps to administer prescribed medications and assists with patient care, as well as teaching patients about exercise and diet. CORRECT ANSWER cardiology nurse ___________________________________________ operate a machine that takes over the functions of the heart and lungs during surgery. CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac pe...

ATI Detailed Answer Key Student Success. N4581Resp Practice Questions QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1. A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate of which of the following acid base balances? A. Respiratory acidosis Rationale: A number of conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis, including COPD and pneumonia. In the presence of respiratory acidosis, the cli...

NREMT PARAMEDIC: CARDIOLOGY 110 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALES 2023 NEWEST EXAM||You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 50 beats/min. Which of the following medications is MOST likely responsible for this patient's clinical...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version B (50 questions) 1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given. D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator. 2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? A. Unwitnessed arrest B. Sa...

1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. E. Remove clothing for a thor...

A 42-year-old Asian male presents for follow-up of elevated blood pressure. He has no additional chronic medical problems and is otherwise asymptomatic. An examination is significant for a blood pressure of 162/95 mm Hg but is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory work shows that his BMP is within normal limits. According to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2017 guidelines, which one of the following would be the most appropriate medication to initiate at this time...