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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...

CCMA NHA Complete Test 2023.Afebrile - ANSWER Absence of fever Chief Complaint - ANSWER The reason why the patient came to see the physician Percussion - ANSWER This involves tapping or striking the body, usually with fingers or a small hammer to determine the position, size and density go the underlying organ or tissue Endocardium - ANSWER The endocardium is the inner layer of the heart. It consists of epithelial tissue and connective tissue. Function: Lines the inner cavities of the...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

Midterm Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Update)- Chamberlain Q: When is it used - ASCVD Risk Score Answer: In children a screening should be done between ages 9 and 11 and then again at ages 19 and 21. For adults every 5 years after the age of 20. Some people are at greater risk like those with diabetes and a risk score greater than 7.5% and should be screened more often Q: ezetimibe- when can it be used? Answer: pregnancy...

ST elevation is associated with - ANSWER-myocardial injury ST depressions is associated with - ANSWER-Ischemia, old infarction, digitalis toxicity Q wave with ST elevation - ANSWER-Acute injury Q wave with ST depression - ANSWER-Indeterminate Q wave without ST changes - ANSWER-Old infarction Coronary Artery Occlusion: Anterior - ANSWER-LAD Coronary Artery Occlusion: Inferior - ANSWER-RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: Posterior - ANSWER-LCX or RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: L...

Circulation/Perfusion Blood flow to al of the tissues of the body Cardiac Concepts Circulation/Perfusion Oxygenation Cardiac Concepts Circulation/Perfusion Oxygenation Oxygenation O2 carried by red blood cells within the vascular system to be delivered to the cells within the body tissues. Quality of blood amount of O2 and nutrients in blood Quantity of blood amount of blood that is able to reach the tissues Cardiac Preload The stretching of muscle fibers in the cardia...

While studying the antihypertensive drugs the, nursing students learn about the pressure in the cardiovascular system is determined by three elements. What are they? Select all that apply. A) Heart rate B) Stroke volume C) Preload D) Total peripheral resistance E) Pulse pressure correct answer: A) Heart rate B) Stroke volume D) Total peripheral resistance The nurse is providing patient teaching to a patient who has been prescribed Digoxin. The patient tells the nurse that she ...

What are the functions of the Cardiovascular System? correct answers - Oxygen delivery & removal of CO2 - Provides cells with Nutrients - Remove waste product from cell metabolism - Protects body against disease & infection right side of heart correct answers deoxygenated blood pumps blood to the lungs left side of heart correct answers oxygenated blood pumps blood to body What is Preload? correct answers Volume of blood in ventricles at end of diastole Preload is increas...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

Beta Blockers - Answer- Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below? ST segment elevation - Answer- The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: CHF - Answer- Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below? Increased CO - Answer- The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to: Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility - Answer- You receiv...