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Pharmacology HESI Review Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin toxicity – know normal digoxin level (0.5 – 2 ng/mL); serum potassium (K+) level (3.5 ...

Epinephrine is used for ___ ___ and ___ ___ - ANSWER cardiac arrest, allergic reaction Adrenergic Stimulating drugs - ANSWER epinephrine What system is epinephrine stimulating? - ANSWER SNS What are the adverse effects of epinephrine? - ANSWER tremors, agitation, tachycardia, urinary retention, hypertension, decreased renal perfusion When determining the difference between urinary retention and decreased urinary perfusion, what should you do? - ANSWER palpate the bladder Before administer...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY 3 VERSIONS)/ PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY (3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS) 2022-2024 VERSION 1 Physiological response to fight or flight, assessment findings? - ANSWERIncreased blood pressure, heart rate and dilated pupils. What is homeostasis? - ANSWER- A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any body chemistry. Function of ribosomes? - ANSWER- Site of protein synthesis What is the dif...

PHTLS 2023/ 2024 Exam Prep| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: less injury if energy can change form __________ Answer: before the collision (example: bending of metal frame) Q: What type of shock is it, aortic perforation (small hole)? Answer: hemorrhagic Q: What type of shock is it, dysrhythmia? Answer: cardiogenic Q: What type of shock is it, fluid has not been lost from the vascular system; the problem is with the s...

Final Exam: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Grade A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: Why is your pt on nifedipine? This is one drug that helps angina subside Answer: Prevent chest pain from occurring, and open up vasodilation, the coronary arteries that feed your heart Q: PERIPHERAL VASCULAR RESISTANCE- Answer: causing the heart not to get enough blood to the coronary arteries, if we relax and smooth out and vasodilate the ...

TNCC Written Exam 2024 Questions and Answers What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - Answer ️️ -Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - Answer ️️ -Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized v...

UTMB 5355 EXAM 2 Advanced Pathophysiology basic latest updated questions and answers solution The effects of vasodilation during an inflammatory response cause which of the following? Which of the following is a role of histamine when released by mast cells? Which of the following results when histamine attaches to the H1 receptor? Which chemical mediator is responsible for prolonged asthma symptoms such as bronchoconstriction and inflammation? Which of the following are an ...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY CMS PRACTICE EXAM FORM B| 2023/ 2024 NEW!!! QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching w/ a client who is newly diagnosed with hypertension and is taking metoprolol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations to the provider as an adverse effect of this medication? a. Tachycardia b. Tinnitus c. Peripheral edema d. Urinary retention: ~ Answer: Peripheral edema Rat: The nurse shoul...

2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - A. Client states chest pai...