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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? HPI If som...

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): any group of clinical symptoms resulting from acute myocardial ischemia. CORRECT ANSWER begins with the rupture of atherosclerotic plaque, creating an injured area on the endothelium. platelet activation of the coagulation cascade and the formation of a thrombus over the injured area ensues CORRECT ANSWER restricted blood flow, cardiac ischemia and chest pain, the most common symptom of ACS. ACS is divided into three categories: CORRECT ANSWER unstable angina...

ACLS 2021 Review with complete solutions. Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular resistance C...

Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers - Answer- Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular resistance C. Increases left ventricular preloa...

ECG leads representing anterior wall - V1-4 (LAD) ECG leads representing the inferior portion of the heart - II, III, and aVF (right coronary artery) ECG leads representing the lateral myocardial wall - I, AVL, V5, & V6 When should you consider immediate diagnostic coronary angiography? - order immediate diagnostic coronary angiography for a STEMI or new-onset Left BBB Another name for angioplasty... - Primary In an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction, occlusion of which coronary art...

ACLS 2021 Exam-Questions and Answers-100% Verified Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular res...

ACLS 2023 Exam Study Guide Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers - Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular resistance C. Increases ...