Pulmonar disease - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes

Pulmonary Vascular Disease 2023 Notes

Week Twelve 1. What is tiotropium used to treat? (Spiriva) Tiotropium bromide (INN) is a long-acting, 24-hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonar y disease (COPD). Tiotropium is used for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is not however used for acute exacerbations. Tiotropium is a muscarinic receptor antagonist, often referred to as an antimuscarinic or antic...

Hesi Obstetrics/Maternity Questions Review 2021   Hesi Obstetrics/Maternity Questions Review 2021 2. A pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy has hemoglobin of 8.6 mg/dl and a hematocrit of 25.1 %. What food should the nurse encourage this client to include in her diet? · Carrots · Chicken · Yogurt · Cheese 3. The nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) to a postpartum client. Based on what assessment finding should the nurse withho...

Chapter 29: Management of Patients With Complications from Heart Disease Question Which is a key diagnostic indicator of heart failure? • Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) Question The nurse is caring for a client with suspected right-sided heart failure. What would the nurse know that clients with suspected right-sided heart failure may experience? • Gradual unexplained weight gain Question Frequently, what is the earliest symptom of left-sided heart failure? • dyspne...

M2Assig S.docx Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disorders SWalden University NURS 6501- Advanced Pathophysiology 14:03:26 GMT -05:00 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disorders The patient shows symptoms of COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which gradually developed to the current condition with pronounced symptoms. Mayo Clinic (2020) describes the disease as chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by obstructed pathways to the lungs. It is caused by prolonged exposure to irrita...