What electrolyte inactivates troponin and allows actin and myosin to form a bridge
enabling the muscle fibers to contract?
Select one:
a. Magnesium
b. Sodium
c. Potassium
d. Calcium
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When planning patient care the nurse recognizes what patient is at greatest risk of
developing coronary artery disease?
Select one:
a. A 62-year-old white American with total cholesterol of 260 mg/dL (Cdn 14.4 mmol/L)
b. A 26-year-old Native American with total cholesterol of 150 mg/dL (Cdn 8.3 mmol/L)
c. A 48-year-old African American with total cholesterol of 198 mg/dL (Cdn 11.0 mmol/L)
d. A 32-year-old Asian American with total cholesterol of 120 mg/dL (Cdn 6.7 mmol/L)
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The nurse prepares to administer a phosphodiesterase inhibitor by what route?
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a. Intramuscular
b. Oral
c. IV
d. Subcutaneous
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The client is immobilized following a hip injury and has begun demonstrating lower leg
discoloration with edema, pain, tenderness, and increased warmth in the midcalf area.
He has many of the manifestations of:
Select one:
a. Stasis ulcerations
b. Deep vein thrombosis
c. Primary varicose veins
d. Arterial insufficiency
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The nurse is administering an intravenous infusion of amiodarone (Cordarone). What
should the nurse be aware of?
Select one:
a. The possible development of a fatal renal toxicity
b. The possible development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias
c. The possible drug-drug interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
d. The possible development of peripheral edema
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enabling the muscle fibers to contract?
Select one:
a. Magnesium
b. Sodium
c. Potassium
d. Calcium
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When planning patient care the nurse recognizes what patient is at greatest risk of
developing coronary artery disease?
Select one:
a. A 62-year-old white American with total cholesterol of 260 mg/dL (Cdn 14.4 mmol/L)
b. A 26-year-old Native American with total cholesterol of 150 mg/dL (Cdn 8.3 mmol/L)
c. A 48-year-old African American with total cholesterol of 198 mg/dL (Cdn 11.0 mmol/L)
d. A 32-year-old Asian American with total cholesterol of 120 mg/dL (Cdn 6.7 mmol/L)
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The nurse prepares to administer a phosphodiesterase inhibitor by what route?
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a. Intramuscular
b. Oral
c. IV
d. Subcutaneous
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The client is immobilized following a hip injury and has begun demonstrating lower leg
discoloration with edema, pain, tenderness, and increased warmth in the midcalf area.
He has many of the manifestations of:
Select one:
a. Stasis ulcerations
b. Deep vein thrombosis
c. Primary varicose veins
d. Arterial insufficiency
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The nurse is administering an intravenous infusion of amiodarone (Cordarone). What
should the nurse be aware of?
Select one:
a. The possible development of a fatal renal toxicity
b. The possible development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias
c. The possible drug-drug interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
d. The possible development of peripheral edema
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