Inotropic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Student nurses are learning about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy categories. What is the best information for the nurse educator to include in the lecture? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-FDA pregnancy categories provide a framework for safe use of drugs in pregnant women. FDA pregnancy category X has been associated with teratogenic effects A patient is about to begin taking hydrochlorothiazide (microzide) for HTN. To assess for adverse effects of the drug, you shoul...

Telemetry Medications Question and answers already passed 2023/2024Cardiac Glycosides are used for Used to increase the efficiency of the heart and improve the contraction of the heart muscle Cardiac Glycosides Negative Inotropic effect Slows the heart rate by decreasing the conduction through the SA and AV node Cardiac Glycosides Positive inotropic effect Increases the force of contraction of the cardiac muscle Cardiac Glycosides treat... CHF or Heart failure, Afib, Aflutte...

For consent to be informed, the AEMT must: A. tell the patient where they are being transported. B. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. C. ensure the patient understands the potential cost. D. explain local EMS protocols to the patient - Correct answer-A. explain the risks and benefits of treatment. even with an EMS certification, your ability to function as an EMT is governed locally by the: A. State health department. B. county health department. C. EMS systems medical direc...

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock. The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure. What is the best nursing action? a. Assess the blood pressure by Doppler. b. Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg. c. Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor. d. Record the blood pressure as not assessable. A ~ Auscultated blood pressures in shock may be significantly inaccurate due to vasoconstriction. If blood pressure is not...

Exam 3: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION The DASH diet includes which food groups? Answer: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats (fish, poultry) QUESTION Antihypertensive therapy general patient education Answer: - watch for fluid overload - monitor blood sugar - lifestyle modifications - monitor HR and B/P - never sto...

NURS 6015: Exam 3 ACTUAL EXAM LATEST EXAMS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Which antibiotic is considered safe for pregnancy? erythromycin _____ is a condition in which the heart fails to pump blood effectively. Heart Failure _____ refers to the force of contraction of the heart muscle. Contractility Which type of drugs work directly to to increase the force of cardiac muscle contraction? Ino...

MS II Prep U Ch. 26: Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems A home care nurse is visiting a left-handed client who has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted in his left chest. The client tells the nurse how excited he is because he's planning to go rifle hunting with his grandson. How should the nurse respond? "Enjoy your time with your grandson." "You can't shoot a rifle left-handed because the rifle's recoil will traumatize the ICD s...

WGU D027 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations_ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ Rated A QUESTION Stable angina goal decrease cardiac oxygen demand QUESTION Meds for stable angina Answer: nitro first choice, then beta blockers (beta blockers if angina occurs with effort) QUESTION nitroglycerine dose Answer: sublingual, acts within 5 minutes, max of 3 doses QUES...

ABCP Practice Test Questions With Complete Solutions Which of the following is not true regarding peak aortic blood flow acceleration? a) it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis b) it is a sensitive indicator of changing contractility state and secondary to hypoxia c) it is highly sensitive to inotropic changes d) it is minimally affected by preload changes e) 2 of the above - ANSWER it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis In doppler a...