Cardiology medications Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 42-year-old Asian male presents for follow-up of elevated blood pressure. He has no additional chronic medical problems and is otherwise asymptomatic. An examination is significant for a blood pressure of 162/95 mm Hg but is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory work shows that his BMP is within normal limits. According to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2017 guidelines, which one of the following would be the most appropriate medication to initiate at this time?...

A cardiologist performs which of these duties? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWER catheterizations inserts stents performs special tests A _________________________________ helps to administer prescribed medications and assists with patient care, as well as teaching patients about exercise and diet. CORRECT ANSWER cardiology nurse ___________________________________________ operate a machine that takes over the functions of the heart and lungs during surgery. CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac pe...

Test Bank For Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant, 15th Edition by Brigitte Niedzwiecki, Julie Pepper. ISBN: 9780323873765. Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant 15e test bank. TOC:=PART 1 – Introduction to Medical Assisting 1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team 2. Health Records 3. Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology PART 2 – Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 4. Infection Control 5. Vital Signs 6. Physical Examination 7. Patient Co...

NREMT PARAMEDIC: CARDIOLOGY 110 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALES 2023 NEWEST EXAM||You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 50 beats/min. Which of the following medications is MOST likely responsible for this patient's clinical...

1. A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take. (Move the actions into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) C. Open the airway using a jaw-thrust maneuver. D. Determine effectiveness of ventilator efforts. B. Establish IV access. A. Perform a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment. E. Remove clothing for a thor...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version B (50 questions) 1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given. D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator. 2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? A. Unwitnessed arrest B. Sa...

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Testbank Hollier Test Bank/StudyGuide AII CHAPTERS IN THIS TEST BANK Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarif...

Fisdap Cardiology Review (Paramedic) Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 50 beats/min. Which of the following medications is MOST likely responsible for this patient's clinical presentation? - ANS...

Mr. Smith presents to the Emergency Department in cardiac arrest. His wife is concerned about the cost of his treatment because they do not have medical insurance. When deciding on the emergent medication to give her husband, Mrs. Smith requests for all generic medications to be prescribed. The medical team insist that the patient receives the brand name emergent drugs because of the brand name drug's: A. Bioavailability. B. First-pass effect. C. Half-life (t ½). D. Pro drug metabolism. ...

After teaching a group of students about beta-1 selective blockers, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify what as a contraindication to using this group of drugs? correct answer: Sinus bradycardia A client has received a dose of dopamine intravenously. The client's IV was infiltrated, and the dopamine was injected into the subcutaneous tissues. Which medication will prevent the vasoconstriction and tissue necrosis based on this action? correct...