Bp elevation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MAP calculation - [( 2xDBP) + SBP] / 3 cushing's triad - widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respirations (indicative of increased ICP) chronotropes - affect the heart rate at the SA node (cardizem) inotropes - affect contractility (dopamine) dromotropes - affect automaticity of the heart ACE inhibitors adverse effects - dry cough, angioedema, renal impairment ARB (sartans) - block angiotensin 2 receptors, resulting in vasodilation antidote for vasopressor e...

ATI CMS Critical Care Questions and Answers Score A. Sign of pulmonary embolsim Correct Answer: Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? Correct Answer: pulmonary embolsim they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2 Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? Correct Answer: -AGE OVER 5O YEARS -Increase breast density, -BMI of 32, -1-2 alcoholic bev...

Final Exam Prep: NUR101 / NUR 101 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: how to deal with anger Answer: I can see your upset, do you want to tell me why? Question: how to deal with crying Answer: don't make assumptions about why they are crying ask why they are crying Question: never accuse patient of not following plan of care Answer: ask them barriers to why it wasn't foll...

ATLS Pretest Practice (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Which of the following assessment findings is associated with neurogenic shock? A. Increased pulse, cool clammy skin B. Increased pulse, normal skin color and temperature C. Decreased pulse, cool clammy skin D. Decreased pulse, normal skin color and temperature Q: Which of the following sets of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of isolated traumatic brain injury with increas...

PA Family Medicine EOR Questions and Answers 100% correct Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's Airway security Breathing Circulation IV access O2 saturation Monitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the alveoli MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p Sepsis Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ PEEP Anaphylaxis (Type 1 Hypersensitivity) Upper...

Paramedic FISDAP Final Questions and Answers 2023 1. A 30 year old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested...

AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Latest Updated Graded A+| 2023 UPDATEAMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Latest Updated Graded A+ Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - ANSWERA. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypov...

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing - ANSWER • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis • Suspected or known di...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...