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What type of angina is caused by coronary spasm - ANS Variant What kind of angina does not respond to beta blockers - ANS Variant Nitrates predominately vasodilator which vessels in low doses. Prevent spasms where? - ANS Veins. Coronary Arteries Headaches due to nitrates can be expected to do what over time? - ANS Diminish What adverse effect is triggered by baroreceptors in response to venous dilation? - ANS Reflex tachycardia What dru...

safety refers to the - ANS prevention of health care errors and the elimination or mitigation of patient injury caused by health care errors What year were The National Patient Safety Goals established? - ANS 2002 What was the reason for The National Patient Safety Goals? - ANS to help accredited organizations address specific areas of concern in regards to patient safety When did the first set of National Patient Safety Goals become effective? - ANS ...

Adrenergic agonists - ANS Drugs that stimulate and mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system Adrenergic receptors - ANS Receptor sites for the sympathetic neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine Alpha-adrenergic receptors - ANS A class of adrenergic receptors that are further subdivided into alpha1-and alpha2-adrenergic receptors Autonomic functions - ANS Bodily functions that are involuntary and result from the physiologic activity...

A patient has an a1c of 10.4%--which of the following classes of medications is most likely to help this patient get to their goal of 7%? - ANS Insulin Which of the following adverse events is most commonly associated with metformin (Glucophage) therapy? - ANS Diarrhea SGLT2 Inhibitors lower blood glucose by: - ANS Inhibits the transporter responsible for reabsorbing the majority of glucose in the kidneys Which of the following agents is MOST likely to cause h...

When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? a.Tetracyclines b.Sulfonamides c.Cephalosporins d.Quinolones - ANS ANS: Cephalosporins Allergy to penicillin may also result in hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. The other options are incorrect Allergy to penicillin may also result in hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. The other op...

64. A patient is receiving 2 different drugs. at current dosages and dosage forms, both drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. thus, because they have the same absorption rates, they are a. in a steady state b. synergistic c, compatible. d. bioequivalent. - ANS d. bioequivalent. 65. a nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will be taking varenicline (chantix) as part of a smoking cessation program. which teaching point is appropriate for a patient ta...

What is the blood pressure goal for ambulatory patients with diagnosis for hypertension? A. < 150/90 mmHg B. < 130/80 mmHg C. < 120/80 mmHg D. < 160/90 mmHg - ANS B. < 130/80 mmHg What are monitoring parameters for losartan? A. Liver function tests B. Basic metabolic panel C. Complete blood count D. EKG - ANS B. Basic metabolic panel - *K+ & SCr* Patient presents to cardiology clinic with hypertension management. You are reviewing medications. Patie...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving furosemide IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (select all that apply). A. assess for tinnitus B. report urine output 50mL/hr C. monitor blood potassium levels D. elevate the head of the bed slowly before ambulation E. recommend eating a banana daily - ANS A. assess for tinnitus C. monitor blood potassium levels D. elevate the head of the bed slowly before amb...

D - ANS A 14-year-old boy is taking tretinoin (Retin-A) for acne. Which statement will the nurse include when. teaching the client about this medication? A. "Avoid fast food because it is heavy in salt and saturated fats." B. "You should exfoliate your skin every other day when taking this medication." C. "To speed up the healing process get plenty of sunlight." D. "This drug may cause increased redness of your skin." C - ANS The preoperative nurse is preparing a...

Three days after a patient's total colectomy and ileostomy, he has a nasogastric tube for continuous suction and a Foley catheter for continuous drainage. The night nurse reports a high output from the ileostomy. The patient's pulse is irregular, and he reports leg weakness. Based on this situation, the nurse would correctly suspect what type of imbalance? A) Hypokalemia B) Hyperkalemia C) Hyponatremia D) Hypercalcemia - ANS A A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) potas...

What drugs should not be taken concurrently with grapefruit juice? - ANS Calcium channel blockers, benzodiapines, and statins What is a teratogen? - ANS A chemical found in many medications that have proven to cause birth defects. What is pharmacodynamics? -Kinetics? - ANS Pharmacodynamics: What the drug does to the body (dynamics-drug) Pharmacokinetics: what the body does to the drug (absorb, distribute, metabolize, excrete). What is the first pass effect...

The nurse opts to attend a seminar on the use of information and technology to communicate. Which QSEN competency does this action reflect? Safety Quality improvement Informatics Evidence-based practice - ANS Informatics The nurse is preparing to review a patient's medication history. Which information is most important when the nurse obtains a medication history from a patient? Allergies Alcohol intake Home remedy use Use of over-the-counter medications - ANS ...

The patient is receiving niacin. Although this drug is effective in lowering lipid levels, the patient complains of uncomfortable flushing. What is the best education by the nurse? Select one: A. "Take 1 aspirin 30 minutes before you take your niacin." B. "Be sure to take your niacin on an empty stomach as soon as you arise." C. "It may be time to ask your doctor about switching to another drug." D. "Take your niacin tablet with food and at least one full glass of water...

The nurse is preparing to administer warfarin. The patient's current lab values are: PT 12.9 INR 5.9 PTT 39 Platelets 175,000 Which action should the nurse implement? a. Discontinue any intravenous fluids immediately b. Prepare to administer aquamephyton c. Notify the health care provider to increase the warfarin dose d. Administer the medication as ordered - ANS b. Prepare to administer aquamephyton Vitamin K The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine for a patien...

A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has an infected wound of the arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? A. Administer antibiotic medication. B. Obtain a culture of the wound. C. Review WBC laboratory findings. D. Apply a dressing to the wound. - ANS B. Obtain a culture of the wound. a nurse is teaching a client who has manifestations of a urinary tract infection. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the following test...

Discuss nursing interventions and educational points for Anemia - ANS Eat iron rich foods, such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs. Vitamin C helps absorb iron. Discuss nursing interventions and educational points for neutropenia - ANS Can't fight infections as well as others. Engage in good hygiene, safe practices and be cautious of illnesses. Hand washing and oral care. Avoid crows and others who are ill. Avoid uncooked meats, seafood, eggs and unwashed fruits and vegeta...

•A client is diagnosed with chronic renal failure and is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse has taught the client about the importance of kidney function and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statements? Select all that apply •1. "The kidneys help my heart by balancing potassium." •2. "The kidneys help decrease infections by excreting bacteria." •3. "The kidneys keep blood pressure from getting too low." •4. "The kidneys balance t...

Which condition will cause the nurse to withhold a dose of magnesium hydroxide a. Chronic renal failure b. Cirrhosis c. Hemorrhoid d. Prostatitis - ANS A A nurse is caring for a client with after a hip replacement surgery. The client has been receiving ion replacement therapy for two days, and the nurse observe the client stools appear black. The client is pale and complain of fatigue, heart rate is 98 beat per minutes, respirations are 20 breaths per minutes, and the blood...

Your patient presents with red welts and swelling around the eyes after taking an intranasal decongestant. You know this condition, angioedema, to be a common side effect of: a) fluticasone (Flonase) b) cetrizine (Zyrtec) c) oxymetazoline (Afrin) d) triamcinolone (Nasacort) - ANS Answer: both a & d are correct True or false: both first and second generation antihistamines have no life threatening side effects. - ANS Answer: TRUE First generation antihistamines c...

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