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CMSRN 1 | 2024 Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Verified You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened - C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Su...

HESI Dosage Calculations Practice Exam, Hesi Pharmacology Review Already Passed A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) -Answer- 11.3 First, convert pounds to kg, 220 lb : X = 2.2 lb : 1 kg = 100 kg. Next, calcul...

HESI Dosage Calculations Practice Exam, Hesi Pharmacology Review 300 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A LATEST 2023/2024 A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - CORRECT ANSWER 11.3 First, convert pounds t...

Nitroprusside purpose CORRECT ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action CORRECT ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" CORRECT ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose CORRECT ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose CORRECT ANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP ...

A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) correct answer: 11.3 First, convert pounds to kg, 220 lb : X = 2.2 lb : 1 kg = 100 kg. Next, calculate the dosage per minute, 3 mcg/kg/min x 100 kg = 300 mcg/min. Convert mcg...

Adenosine - Adenocard Antiarrhythmic IC = 6mcg/mL (3mg in 500mL NS or D5W) IVP = 6mg followed immediately with flush, then 12mg, may repeat 12mg dose one time Amiodarone - Cordarone Cardiac Arrest = IVP 300mg in 20mL NS Arrhythmias = (ADD FILTER TO TUBING) Bolus 150mg over 10 minutes, then 1mg/hr for 6hrs then 0.5mg/hr Angiomax - Bivalirudin Bolus 0.75mg/kg Run at 1.75mg/kg/hr Cardizem - Diltiazem IC = 100mcg/mL (discard after using) Dopamine - Start at 4mcg/kg/min. Titrate up to 2...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 3 Already Graded A Medications for Low Heart Rate? Atropine, epinephrine, and dopamine Inotropic Meds and what so they do? contractions Meds that increase the strength of the heart muscle Example: Digoxin, Amiodarone, and Berberine Patient teahings for Anti-hypertensive medications your doctor Stand and sit slowly Notify prescriber of weight gain or SOB Can cause depression or worsening Stay out of direct sunlight Alcohol can caus...

CCRN PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM NEWEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ A 70-year-old woman, weighing 50 kg, comes to the ED complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. EKG shows ventricular tachycardia HR 150. Which treatment is appropriate in this situation? A. Amiodarone (Cordarone) IV B. Verapamil HCl (Calan) IV C. Defibrillation beginning at 200 J

Nitroprusside purpose decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed infiltration leads to tissue ...

BKAT ICU Post Test with complete solutions. Nitroprusside purpose ️ decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action ️ contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" ️ 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose ️ 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose ️ greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophe...