Cardiac arrythmias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

meds to treat arrythmias - Answer class 2: beta adrenergic blockers class 3: K+ channel blockers class 4: calcium channel blockers other: digoxin class 2: beta adrenergic blockers examples - Answer metoprolol, propranolol, nadolol, atenolol action of beta adrenergic blockers - Answer blockade of myocardial b-adrenergic receptors uses: ventricular arrhythmias, HTN, angina, MI class 3: K+ channel blockers example - Answer amiodarone action of K+ channel blockers - Answe...

What is cardiomyopathy disease of the heart muscle Makes it difficult for the heart to deliver blood to the body Dilated cariomyopathy distended/thin hearth muscle - like a blown up balloon Too much stretch on the heart causes it to be thin - causes regurgitation of blood into the heart Assessment signs of dilated cardiomyopathy low BP Low O2 Cardiomegaly Decreased heart contractility Decreased cardiac output Risk for clots/dvt Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickened intraventricular septum - h...

factors affecting nutritional intake correct answer: •Medications (may affect taste or cause N&V) •Medical Testing (may miss out on meals bc taking test) •Fear and Anxiety •Pain •Unfamiliar Schedules (may be interrupted, may not be used to being offered 3 meals per day) •Unacceptable Food/Acceptance of Interventions (don't want to accept diet) •Inappropriate Diet Orders (i.e. stroke needs a texture and consistency modification) •If needed, inadequate feeding assistance/u...

Cardio/Endo Surgery EOR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass stable angina workup - Answer- EKG = normal, Q waves (prior MI) cardiac stress test = ST depression > 1 mm DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS = coronary angiography stable angina treatment - Answer- nitroglycerin sublingual beta blockers severe = angioplasty and bypass unstable angina workup - Answer- EKG = ST segment or T wave abnormalities cardiac enzymes = normal troponin, CK-MB unstable angina treatment - Answer- - admit for continu...

Labs to order if Digoxin overload suspected - Answer-electrolytes, creatinine, and serial EKG's First line for atrial fibrillation - Answer-Coumadin. INR of 5 to 8 without bleeding - Answer-hold for 1 to 2 doses, then recheck every 2 to 3 days until normal. Those taking thiazides may also find relief with - Answer-osteoporosis. it stimulates formation of osteoclasts. Those taking thiazides can have which adverse effects - Answer-hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, increased lipids, increased uri...

Hyper-parathyroid correct answersfatigue, muscle weakness, renal calculi, back and joint pain (increased calcium) give a low calcium high phosphorous diet Hypovolemia correct answersincreased temp, rapid/weak pulse, increase respiration, hypotension, anxiety. Urine specific gravity >1.030 Hypervolemia correct answersbounding pulse, SOB, dyspnea, rales/crackles, peripheral edema, HTN, urine specific gravity <1.010. semi fowler's Diabetes insipidus (decreased ADH) correct answersex...

Critical Care Hesi Latest 2022/2023 Rated A+ what should be corrected before administration of vasoactive agents Hypovolemia should be corrected before the administration of any vasoactive agents vasopressors act to increase blood pressure They mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system by stimulating alpha, beta, and other vascular receptors dopamine low dose: increase in renal blood flow and urine output median dose: increase in HR, contractility, and CO high dose: increase in va...

CNSC Exam Verified 100% Correct!! Half life of albumin and pre-albumin - Answer Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins - Answer Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins - Answer Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia - Answer Age-related muscle mass Cachexia - Answer Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition in...

CNSC Exam 2024 Test Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Half life of albumin and pre-albumin Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia Age-related muscle mass Cachexia Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition interventions/su...

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia - correct answer 2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty ac...