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NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of ...

The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? a. Central nervous system b. Somatic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system correct answer: ANS: C Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. When an adrenergic drug stimulates beta1-adrenergic receptors, the result is an increased force of contraction, which is known as what type of effect? a. Positive inotropic b. Anti...

Patho Hesi Review Questions and Answers Already Passed A dissecting aneurysm is dangerous due to the fact that there is a tear in which layer of the vessel wall? Inner, middle, outer. medial layer- allows blood to seep into the middle layer A Pulmonary embolus can cause what kind of shock? obstructive shock A patient has type II diabetes, what symptoms should he expect? Select all that apply A. Extreme Hunger B. Excessive thirst C. Polyuria D. Salt craving E. Quick accumulation of fat A, ...

In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that what condition can predispose a patient to digitalis toxicity? A. Hypokalemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypernatremia correct answer: A. Hypokalemia; control ventricular response to atrial fibrillation and a derived from foxglove. Digoxin is the only available cardiac glycoside---positive inotropic---inhibits sodium potassium pump (adenosine tripphophatase) Sodium and calcium rise. Cholinergic...

In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that what condition can predispose a patient to digitalis toxicity? A. Hypokalemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypernatremia correct answer: A. Hypokalemia; control ventricular response to atrial fibrillation and a derived from foxglove. Digoxin is the only available cardiac glycoside---positive inotropic---inhibits sodium potassium pump (adenosine tripphophatase) Sodium and calcium rise. Cholinergic...

Pharmacology Chapter 19: NCLEX QuestionsNonselective beta-blockers may be used to treat hypertension and A) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). B) heart failure. C) heart block. D) supraventricular arrhythmias. - correct answer D. supraventricular dysrhythmias. An example of a cardioselective beta-blocker includes A) propranolol (Inderal). B) labetalol (Normodyne). C) atenolol (Tenormin). D) sotalol (Betapace). - correct answer C) atenolol (Tenormin). When teachi...

Patho Hesi Review Questions with 100% accurate answers. Rated A+ A dissecting aneurysm is dangerous due to the fact that there is a tear in which layer of the vessel wall? Inner, middle, outer. - medial layer- allows blood to seep into the middle layer A Pulmonary embolus can cause what kind of shock? - obstructive shock A patient has type II diabetes, what symptoms should he expect? Select all that apply A. Extreme Hunger B. Excessive thirst C. Polyuria D. Salt craving E. Quick accumu...

SA Node Rate 60-100 BPM AV Node Rate 40-60 BPM Bundle of His/Perkinjie Rate >40 BPM Flow of blood through the heart from the body superior and inferior vena cavas right atrium tricuspid valve right ventricle semilunar valve pulmonary artery lungs pulmonary veins left atrium bicuspid valve left ventricle semilunar valve aorta to the body Inotropic Beats Harder Chronotropic Beats Faster Dromotropic Improved contractility "P" Wave the P wave represents t...

Phamacology exam 4 Chapter 18: Adrenergic Drugs.1. The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? a. Central nervous system b. Somatic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. 2. When an adrenergic drug stimulates beta1-adrenergic receptors, the result is an increased force of contraction, which is known as what type of effect? ...

Explain Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER The study of how drugs are moved through the body and are encompassed in mechanisms of: Absorption Distribution Metabolism Excretion Think Kinetic (movement) Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER study of the biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs on the body Think Dynamic (change) majority of drugs either (a) mimic or inhibit normal physiological/biochemical processes or inhibit pathological processes in animals or (b) inhibit vital processes o...