Exam 2: NU176 / NU 176 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Geriatric Nursing | Questions with Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
First indication of Angina
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Vague discomfort under the sternum frequently after large meal.
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As condition progresses the pt with angina May experience
Answer:
Precordial pain radiating down the left arm. Other s/s may include coughing, syncope, sweating with exertion, and episode of confusion.
Question:
Effective in preventing and treating anginal attacks
Answer:
Nitroglycerin 1 / 4
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Nitroglycerin can cause
Answer:
Orthostatic hypotension
Drop in BP
Question:
Nurse with pt on nitroglycerin should
Answer:
Maybe sure pt is sitting
Fall precautions
Have pt not swallow their saliva for several mins
Teach avoid factors that may aggravate the problem; cold wind, emotional stress, strenuous activities, anemia, tachycardia, arrhythmia m, hyperthyroidism
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Question:
S/S of MI
Answer:
Pain to left arm Entire chest pain Neck, jaw, and abd pain Numbness in arms, neck, back Confusion Moist pale skin Decreased BP Syncope SOA Cough Low grade fever Elevated sedimentation rate
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S/S of Arrhythmias
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Weakness Fatigue Palpitations Confusion 3 / 4
Dizziness Hypotension Bradycardia Syncope
Question:
TX of arteriosclerosis?
Answer:
Bed rest
Warmth
Buerger Allen exercise
Vasodilators
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primary prevention
Answer:
Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring.
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