Class ii hf - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

Anti-Hypertensives: Angiotensin II Receptor blockers - ️️-Action: Blocks the action of angiotensin II, preening vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone. -Pathologies: HTN, CAD, HF in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. -Side Effects: Dizziness, hypotension, rhinorrhea, GI upset. -Most Common Meds: Candesartan Eprosartan Irbesartan Losartan Olmesartan Telmisartan Valsartan Anti-Arrhythmic: Class III Potassium channel blockers - ️️-Action: Bind to and block the K...

what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - correct answer -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - correct answer systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) -memory trick: ...

Heparin exerts its anticoagulant effect by binding to which of the following substances? a. fibrin b. factor VII c. protein S d. antithrombin D heparin exerts anticoagulant effect by binding to antithrombin All but which of the following medications are appropriate to use in UA/NSTEMI patients? a. antiplatelets b. beta blockers c. thrombolytics d. ACE inhibitors C in addition to other meds, antiplatelets, betablockers, and ACE inhibitors are appropriate to use in UA/NSTEMI pat...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam 800 questions well solved what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? ANS--MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? ANS-systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the ...

AACN AGACNP boards material review with 100% correct answers Pericarditis - answerOften present w/ friction rub, sharp CP w/ inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, hypotension. Tx w/ colchicine. Pulmonary edema - answerPink/frothy sputum. Tachypnea, dyspnea, b/l wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, kerley B lines, and pleural effusions. Cardiac tamponade - answerBecks Triad= muffled tones, JVD, HoTN. Narrow pulse pressure. Low C.O., low BP, tachy, high RR, JVD, pulsus parad...

What is the drug of choice for stage A heart failure - correct answer ACEs What medication is considered in Stage A heart failure but is more expensive than ACEs - correct answer ARBs What drugs will you see in most stage B heart failure patients - correct answer Beta blockers What medications will you see in all stage b heart failure patients - co...

reduces heart failure risk by 50%? - Answer-control of blood pressure important risk factor in women for heart failure? - Answer-DM systolic heart failure? - Answer-HFrEF; EF <40% diastolic heart failure? - Answer-HFpEF; EF >50% stages A-D progression of disease, risk factors, and cardiac structure? - Answer-American Heart Association; classification of HF functional classification of HF? - Answer-New York Heart Association most useful physical exam to identify congestion? - Answer-...

PJ is a 63-year-old woman presenting with NYHA class III HF, a recent 5-pound weight gain and worsening dyspnea on exertion. Her current medications include lisinopril 20 mg daily, carvedilol 25 mg twice daily, furosemide 40 mg twice daily, celecoxib 100 mg twice daily, metformin 1000 mg twice daily, and levothyroxine 125 mcg daily. Today, PJ's vital signs are stable and her labs include potassium 2.9 mmol/L and serum creatinine 0.7 mg/dL. Utilizing a mutually beneficial pharmacodynamic drug-dr...

Therapeutic level: Digoxin - correct answer 0.5-2.0 Therapeutic level: gentamicin - correct answer 5-10 mcg/mL Drug class suffixes: Calcium channel blocker - correct answer -dipine Drug class suffixes: erectile dysfunction - correct answer -afil Drug class suffixes: anestheitic - correct answer -caine Drug class suffixes: ACE inhibitor - correct answer -pril Drug class suffixes: Benzodiazepine - correct answer -pam, -lam Drug class suffixes: antilipidemic - correct answer -s...