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Pacemakers of the Heart correct answer: Sinoatrial (SA) node Atrioventricular (AV) node Bundle of His Bundle Branches Purkinje Fibers -SA node: p wave -SA node to AV node: PR segment -Impulse travels from Bundle of His to Bundle branches and then to Purkinje fibers: QRS complex -Repolarization of ventricles: T wave P wave correct answer: sinoatrial node (SA node) starts an impulse, as the wave of depolarization spreads through the atria, _______ is inscribed on the ECG AV nod...

Table of Contents A Multicenter Randomized Trial to Evaluate a Chemical-First or Electrical-First Cardioversion Strategy for Patients with Uncomplicated Acute Atrial Fibrillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Summary Points and CME Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Clinical Policy: Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Acute Headache...

Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - ANSWER B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Glioblastomas are more frequently found in young adults. CNS lymphoma and me...

NRNP 6566 Knowledge Check Week 3 Amiodarone has possible complex interactions with multiple medications. It has an effect on warfarin metabolism. Amiodarone is a potent inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes and inhibition of these enzymes will cause an increased plasma concentration and decreased clearance; thereby increasing the prothrombin time and INR placing the patient at increased risk for bleeding complications. Hence, when given together, warfarin dose should be decreased and frequent...

NRNP 6566 Week 3 Knowledge Check (Q AND ANSWERS) Mrs. Franklin is a 68-year-old woman with long-standing, persistent AF being managed with rhythm control on dofetilide. She also has type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and a myocardial infarction 3 years ago. What is her CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score? How would you interpret those scores in deciding on treatment for Mrs. Franklin? Correct Answer: CHADS2 score=2 (HTN, T2DM) A score of greater than 2 is considered hi...

NRNP 6566 Knowledge Check Week 3 Amiodarone has possible complex interactions with multiple medications. It has an effect on warfarin metabolism. Amiodarone is a potent inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes and inhibition of these enzymes will cause an increased plasma concentration and decreased clearance; thereby increasing the prothrombin time and INR placing the patient at increased risk for bleeding complications. Hence, when given together, warfarin dose should be decreased and frequent...

What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? - Answer 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP - Answer lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy - Answer C. hypothyroidism sometimes, diabetes...

Cardiology I verified answers Dosing for Apixaban - correct answer VTE: 10mg twice daily for 7 days, then decrease to 5mg twice daily A-Fib: 5mg twice daily Rivaroxaban dosing - correct answer VTE: 15mg twice daily with a meal for 21 days, then 20mg once daily (with a meal) A-Fib: 20mg once daily Dabigatran dosing - correct answer VTE: 150mg twice daily after 5 days of LMWH A-Fib 150mg twice daily Length of anticoagulation treatment for VTE - correct answer provoked: 3 months unpr...

The nurse explains to the person with pneumonia in the left lung that being positioned in the good lung down offers the advantage of (select all that apply): a. PaO2 rising in the good lung. b. blood flow to bad lung being increased. c. the dependent lung being better perfused. d. dyspnea disappearing. e. decreased hypoxia. ANS: A, C, E The good lung down position increases the PaO2 in the good lung and also allows for better perfusion, consequently decreasing hypoxia, although dyspnea m...

PANCE Practice Exam 2 Questions and answers, 2022. Rated A+. Question bank Document Content and Description Below PANCE Practice Exam 2 Questions and answers, 2022. Rated A+ A 27-year-old woman complains of years of menstrual irregularity and increasing facial and chest hair. PMH: significant for ovarian cys t and left cytectomy. She is a non-smoker and non-drinker. Labs include a negative uCG, elevated LH, and low FSH. She desires fertility and she has not responded to three cycles of clomiph...