Vasodilator - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication a...

The concept of health promotion consists of efforts to prevent rather than to cure disease or disability. This description best describes: a. tertiary prevention b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. morbidity prevention - c Standards for well child care and health promotion are set forth by the: a. Task Force on Preventative Services, US Department of Health and Human services b. American Academy of Family Physicians c. American Academy of pediatrics ...

PTRS 882 Pathophysiology KUMC Exam 3 Questions And Answers A+ 2024 1 / 35 1. Decreased blood flow to kidney leads to the production of calcium renin CO2 bile 2. Angiotensin I is converted to by ACE, which is a . angiotensinogen, vasoconstrictor angiotensinogen, vasodilator angiotensin II, vasoconstrictor angiotensin II, vasodilator 3. Alveoli are covered in a water layer and a layer solute solution surfactant surface 4. Boyle's law states that air always moves f...

5 cardinal s/s of inflammation Correct Answer-Redness, heat, swelling, pain, induration Inflammation can be seen quickly after Correct Answer-Invasion/injury What is the first phase of healing Correct Answer-Inflammation True or False Inflammation may cause tissue damage Correct Answer-True What is the duration for acute inflammation Correct Answer-1-2 weeks Bradykinin Correct Answer-vasodilator that causes pain Histamine Correct Answer-Causes dilation of blood vessels, smooth...

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KS—Certified Medication Aide Practice Exam 3 Factors that affect drug absorption? Age, Sex, Weight Seven Rights of Drug Administration 1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right Technique Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA A total of 75 course hours -50hrs in class -25hrs in clinical While you are giving medications as CMA, your good friend Pat comes up to the medication cart to talk ...

Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss? a. Aspirin--ototoxic b. Ampicillin c. Demerol d. Tylenol 2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was given mucomyst for which of the following reasons? a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions. b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi. c...

Desmopressin Nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) Vasopressin agonist Riocigrat vasodilator GC/cGMP stimulant Sodium Nitroprusside vasodilator NO stimulant Hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretic, Hypertension, Reduced EF Heart Failure distal tubule Na/Cl transporter inhibitor, vasodilation effects Decrease K, H, increased Ca indicated in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus side effect: Hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, gout, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia Ramipril hypertension, r...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...