NUR 254 TEST 1
- Used PRN for angina, warn patient about HA and potential for low BP?
Answer Nitroglycerin
- Which class of antihypertensive medications has a common side effects of cough,
hyperkalemia, and hypotension?
Answer Angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- This medication is administered rapid IV push and results in a brief "flat line" in order to
convert fast rhythms such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)?
Answer Adenosine
- This anticholingergic medication is administered 0.5mg to 1mg IV push for symptomatic
bradycardia?
Answer Atropine
- What is the initial dosage of amiodarone bolus IV?
Answer 300mg IV
- Chest pain relieved by rest is referred to as?
Answer stable angina
- Name modifiable risk factors for CAD?
Answer 1 / 2
Hyperlipidemia Smoking
HTN DM
Obesity Atherogenic diet Oral contraceptives Physical inactivity Metabolic syndrome
- Two serum lab tests that would be elevated with myocardial infarction?
Answer Troponin and creatinine kinase
- Ultimately the recommended goal for physical activity for CAD?
Answer 30 minutes per day, on most days (5-6 days/week)
- Most carbohydrates in the diet should be complex such as whole grains. Name two (2)
foods that would be considered complex carbohydrate?
Answer Whole grains
Pasta Legumes Potatoes Rice Starchy vegetables
- A patient with high LDL should be advised to replace foods high in satu- rated fat
with foods higher in unsaturated fat. Name three (3) foods the patient should avoid that are high in saturated fat?
Answer Butter
Cheese Milk Cream
Ice cream Coconut oil Fatty meats
- Used to increase cardiac output while awaiting a heart transplant?
- / 2
Answer Ventricular assistive device