Cardiorespiratory agents - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardiosel...

Final Exam: APHY102/ APHY 102 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Review | Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) - Ivy Tech Q: Describe the steps in clot formation. Answer: Hemostasis - the stoppage of bleeding. 1. Blood vessel spasm - smooth muscle in blood vessel contracts 2. Platelet plug formation: a. break in vessel wall b. blood escapes through break c. platelets adhere to each other, to end of broken vessel, and to exposed collagen d. platelet plug helps control blood lo...

Sedation - Answer-Administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows pt to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardiorespiratory function. Depress level of consciousness that allows pt to maintain oxygenation and airway control independently. Sedation - Answer-Relaxed, calm, or sleepy condition that results from taking a sedative. Analgesia - Answer-Loss of ability to feel pain while conscious. - Pain killers/reliever...

The initial assessment with a new client reveals that her waist circumference is 35 inches and her hip circumference is 34 inches. Which of the following statements about these measurements is MOST accurate? :~~ She is at risk for health problems due to excess abdominal fat. During the initial interview, a new client claims, "I want to lose 15 lb. (6.8 kg) in the next month for my high school reunion." Which of the following responses would be MOST appropriate? :~~ Acknowledge her...

Which immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents? - ANSWER-Thymus Gland Regulates body temperature - ANSWER-central nervous system and integumentary system regulates muscle coordination - ANSWER-central nervous system regulates thirst and hunger - ANSWER-central nervous system controls blood pressure - ANSWER-central nervous system forms a protective barrier - ANSWER-integumentary system a postmeno...

Sedation - Answer-Administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows pt to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardiorespiratory function. Depress level of consciousness that allows pt to maintain oxygenation and airway control independently. Sedation - Answer-Relaxed, calm, or sleepy condition that results from taking a sedative. Analgesia - Answer-Loss of ability to feel pain while conscious. - Pain killers/relievers - NSA...

CHAPTER 11 ANESTHETICS Use of epinephrine w/ local anesth. correct answers • Epinephrine constricts blood vessels (local) limits site action to the local area • Administered to maintain localized drug activity • Serves to reduce local blood loss during minor surgeries • Serves to confine local anesthetic to injected area prevent systemic toxicity Priority care in immediate post op care correct answers • For general anesthesia temperature (malignant hyperthermiaTx with cardioresp...

WGU C458 pre assessment questions and answers graded A what immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents - Answer ️️ -thymus gland integumentary system or nervous system? - forms a protective barrier - regulates body temperature - controls blood pressure - regulates thirst and hunger - regulates muscle coordination - Answer ️️ -- integumentary - both - central nervous - central nervous - central n...

WGU C458 pre assessment questions and answers graded A what immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents - Answer ️️ -thymus gland integumentary system or nervous system? - forms a protective barrier - regulates body temperature - controls blood pressure - regulates thirst and hunger - regulates muscle coordination - Answer ️️ -- integumentary - both - central nervous - central nervous - central n...

WGU C458 Pre Assessment Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers what immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents - answerthymus gland integumentary system or nervous system? - forms a protective barrier - regulates body temperature - controls blood pressure - regulates thirst and hunger - regulates muscle coordination - answer- integumentary - both - central nervous - central nervous - central nervous ...