Atrial dysrhythmias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardiosel...

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) -...

NR293 | NR 293 Pharmacology Final Exam Study guide| Latest 2024 | Chamberlain What drugs can be classified as Calcium channel blockers? - Amlodipine - Nifedipine - Diltiazem What does Diltiazem/ Verapamil help treat that other Ca channel blockers do not? Cardiac dysrhythmias: - Atrial fibrillation - Atrial flutter - SVT What does Ca blockers, like Amlodipine and Nifedipine, treat mainly treat? - Hypertension - Angina Pectoris (Chest pain) What are some complications to Nifedipi...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

ECG interpretation Correct Answer-(understand/know) ECG - rate calculation Correct Answer-(understand/know) P waves Correct Answer-represents time for atrial depolarization (contraction); should be upright; 0.06-0.12; disturbance indicates conduction problem within atria QRS interval Correct Answer-measured from beginning to end of QRS complex; represents time for ventricular depolarization (contraction); <0.12; disturbance indicates conduction problem in bundle branches or ventricle...

NGN NCLEX /NCLEX NGN RN ACTUAL EXAM LATEST MAY 2023 TEST BANK 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |A+GRADE QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractilit...

NCLEX cardiac questions and answers already passed The nurse in the telemetry unit explains two nonpharmacological treatments such as ___________, or ___________, can be used to treat dysrhythmias. A) ECG; pacemaker B) Cardioversion; defibrillation C) Aspirin; Plavix D) Exercise; stress test B) Cardioversion; defibrillation The more serious types of dysrhythmias are corrected through electrical shock of the heart, a treatment called elective cardioversion, or defibrillation. ...

Relias Assessments Assistance Material DYSRHYTHMIAS: EKG interpretation, Sinus Tachycardia, Sinus Bradycardia, Premature Atrial Contraction, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, Premature Junctional Contraction, Atrioventricular Blocks, First Degree AV Block, Second Degree AV Block Mobitz I (Wenckebach), Second Degree AV Block Mobitz II, Third Degree AV Block (Complete Heart Block), Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC), Ventricular Tachycardia, Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular ...

Exam 2: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Respiratory Acidosis Answer: Hypoventilation Increase CO2 Increase or normal HCO3 Chronically seen in PTs w/ pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and obesity Q: Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms Answer: Tachycardia Hypertension Ventricular Fib Anxiety Irritability Confusion Ineffective, Shallow, Rapid Breathing Pale or Cyanotic As ac...

Dysrhythmias part 2, Atrial Dysrhythmias.