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A 25 year old patient has aortic stenosis (AS). The etiology of his AS is probably: a. congenital b. rheumatic c. acquired clacific d. unknown - a. congenital A 28 year old has a grade 3 murmur. Which characteristic indicates a need for a referral a. a fixed split b. an increase in splitting with aspiration c. a split S2 with inspiration d. changes in intensity with position change - a. a fixed split A 40 year old african american patient has blood pressure readings of 175/100 and 170/...

PC 707 MODULE 4 (CARDIAC) EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - correct answer Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - correct answer Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - correct answer Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the P...

NSG 121 UNIT 4 CardiacA client is newly diagnosed with a heart murmur and asks the nurse to explain what this means. What is the nurse's best response? A. "It is a term health care providers use to describe the efficiency of blood circulation." B. "It is a rushing sound that blood makes moving across narrowed places or defects." C. "It is the sound of the heart muscle stretching in an area of weakness." D. "It is the sound the heart makes when it has an increased workload." - correct...

NSG 221- HF heart failure (HF) - correct answer the inability of the heart to pump sufficiently blood to meet the needs of the tissues for oxygen and nutrients myocardial disease in which there is a problem with the contraction of the heart (systolic failure) or filling of the heart (diastolic failure) some cases are reversible most is a progressive, lifelong disorder characterized by fluid overload or inadequate tissue perfusion managed with lifestyle modifications & drugs p...

Type 1 Diabetes - Answer the patient is insulin dependent because the body does not produce insulin at all. type 2 diabetes - Answer the body does not produce enough insulin to keep the body in hemostasis. prevention of type 1 diabetes - Answer no prevention prevention of type 2 diabetes - Answer weight management, active lifestyle, dietary modifications, regular monitoring Ranges of fasting blood sugar - Answer Normal: 70 - 100 prediabetic: 100 - 125 Diabetic: 126 a...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers Cause of Diabetes High BG due to: -Decreased Insulin secretion -Decreased Insulin sensitivity Chronic______________can lead to damage throughout the body including organ damage Hyperglycemia Insulin is produced by Beta cells in Pancreas Functions of Insulin Moves glucose into body cells to be used as energy -Moves BG in muscle cells -Helps stores BG as Glycogen in liver cells -Helps stores BG as Fat in Adipose (fat) cel...

NURS 362 Final Exam Questions And Answers 100% Verified. what is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - correct tension AHA definition of HTN - correct answer.SBP >130, DBP >80 effects of HTN - correct answer.Increased pressure on vessel walls Increases rate of atherosclerosis Increases narrowing of vessels (obstruction) Damages small vessels to organs Increases workload of heart Increases incidence of thrombus formation effects of HTN on vessel...

MEDSURG TEST #3 Ch 46 AKI & CKD What is the role of the nephron in kidney function? Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney that filter blood, remove waste, and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. ️️ What are the common diagnostic imaging techniques used for AKI? Common imaging techniques include ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI, which can help identify structural abnormalities or obstructions. ️️ What lifestyle modifications can reduce the risk of AKI? Lif...

LEIK FNP Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | 100% Pass What is the first-line treatment for hypertension in adults? A) Diuretics B) Beta-blockers C) ACE inhibitors D) Calcium channel blockers A) Diuretics Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with hyperthyroidism? A) Weight gain B) Cold intolerance C) Heat intolerance D) Fatigue C) Heat intolerance What is the recommended screening test for cervical cancer in women aged 30-...

PAD risk factors cigarette smoking Hyperlipidemia HTN Diabetes mellitus PAD lifestyle modifications smoking cessation, heart health diet, exercise - walking *risk factor reduction is an important part of treatment PAD clinical manifestions intermittent claudication, severe pain, pallor of foot w/ elevation, pulselessness, paresthesia, thin/shiny/taut skin, pain at rest (advanced disease) Diagnosis: hx of, bruits, ankle-brachial-index, doppler PAD medical care *Administer vasodilators/antico...