NU122 Test 2 With Complete
Solution
What happens to the body if hyperkalemia is not addressed? - ANSWER
cardiac arrest
What is the antidote for Aspirin? - ANSWER sodium bicarbonate
What is the antidote for warfarin? - ANSWER Vitamin K
What is the antidote for heparin? - ANSWER protamine sulfate
How is heparin administered? - ANSWER subcutaneously
What is the blood screen used for blood thinners? - ANSWER
PT-prothrombin time-is a test used to help detect and diagnose a bleeding
disorder or excessive clotting disorder;
PTT-The partial thromboplastin time is a screening test that helps evaluate a
person's ability to appropriately form blood clots. Normal value is 30-35
seconds
What foods should you avoid while on blood thinners? - ANSWER green leafy
vegetables
What is the low sodium diet? - ANSWER no added sodium, no processed
food
What is the DASH diet? - ANSWER Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Low sodium intake
- Carbs: 55-60%
, - Protein: 15-20%
- Fat: 25-30%
Valsartan - ANSWER Antihypertensive;
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Adverse reactions-Blood in urine, oliguria or decreased urine output,
difficulty breathing, dizziness, faintness, orthostatic hypotension, increased
thirst, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling in hands, feet or lips,
swelling of face-fingers-or lower legs-Edema
Vasodilators such as Viagra cause: - ANSWER decreased self esteem,.
irregular heartbeat,
How do you measure cardiac output? - ANSWER heart rate x stroke volume
What would be a major concern with an ACE inhibitor? - ANSWER risk of
falls, due to the ACE inhibitor lowering blood pressure.
What can happen to a patient who lies in bed for a long time with little to no
movement? - ANSWER blood clots,
What is a nonmodifiable risk factor? - ANSWER genetics, race, age, biologic
Solution
What happens to the body if hyperkalemia is not addressed? - ANSWER
cardiac arrest
What is the antidote for Aspirin? - ANSWER sodium bicarbonate
What is the antidote for warfarin? - ANSWER Vitamin K
What is the antidote for heparin? - ANSWER protamine sulfate
How is heparin administered? - ANSWER subcutaneously
What is the blood screen used for blood thinners? - ANSWER
PT-prothrombin time-is a test used to help detect and diagnose a bleeding
disorder or excessive clotting disorder;
PTT-The partial thromboplastin time is a screening test that helps evaluate a
person's ability to appropriately form blood clots. Normal value is 30-35
seconds
What foods should you avoid while on blood thinners? - ANSWER green leafy
vegetables
What is the low sodium diet? - ANSWER no added sodium, no processed
food
What is the DASH diet? - ANSWER Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Low sodium intake
- Carbs: 55-60%
, - Protein: 15-20%
- Fat: 25-30%
Valsartan - ANSWER Antihypertensive;
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Adverse reactions-Blood in urine, oliguria or decreased urine output,
difficulty breathing, dizziness, faintness, orthostatic hypotension, increased
thirst, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling in hands, feet or lips,
swelling of face-fingers-or lower legs-Edema
Vasodilators such as Viagra cause: - ANSWER decreased self esteem,.
irregular heartbeat,
How do you measure cardiac output? - ANSWER heart rate x stroke volume
What would be a major concern with an ACE inhibitor? - ANSWER risk of
falls, due to the ACE inhibitor lowering blood pressure.
What can happen to a patient who lies in bed for a long time with little to no
movement? - ANSWER blood clots,
What is a nonmodifiable risk factor? - ANSWER genetics, race, age, biologic
