Which blood pressure(BP) finding by the nurse indicates that no changes in therapy are needed for a patient with stage 1 hypertension who has a history of diabetes mellitus?
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Lusitropic impairment refers to
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Identify the structure found in a fetus that allows blood to flow directly from the pulmonary trunk into the aorta.
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Which of the following is a pulmonary complication of TB?
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What structures in the heart wall prevent the AV (atrioventricular) valves from opening up into the atria?
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Which of the following is not true of the ventricles?
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Which one of the following conditions would you normally expect to find decreased cardiac output?
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For a patient with chronic hypertension evaluated in the emergency department for a blood pressure of 200/140 mm Hg, which assessment question is the priority?
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With the following statements is true regarding sleep apnea and a surgical patient?
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In which phase of ventricular muscle action potential is the potassium permeability the highest?
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The tissue layers of blood vessels from outer layer to inner layer are:
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Heart rate is slowed by:
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52 y/o recently traveled to Puerto Rico for 3 months. He developed fatigue, malaise, and abdominal cramps I week after returning followed by diarrhea and dyspepsia. Stools are 'oatmeal-like'. Labs: Hgb: I I. 3 (MCVI03). Stool studies are negative for Enteric Pathogens. Enteroscopy is performed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Which of the following patient population is more likely to experience myalgia (muscle pain) or myopathy with the use of HMG CoA reductase inhibition?
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The nursing lab instructor is teaching student nurses how to take blood pressure. To ensure accurate measurement, the lab instructor would teach the students to avoid which of the following actions?
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What is the nurse's priority action if after initiating dobutamine infusion, a client with severe heart failure has a heart rate of 120 bpm, blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg, and complaints of chest pain?
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Cardiac output can be computed by:
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Dysrhythmias are significant since they
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When trying to stop arterial bleeding by applying pressure, why is it necessary to apply pressure between the bleeding part and the heart?
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Activation of the baroreceptor reflex:
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The origin of HDL is:
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The cardiac control center (cardioregulatory center) is located in the
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Which of the following bacteria produces glucans?
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What is the nurse's priority action before administering bumetanide?
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An otherwise healthy 32 y.o. is seen in your office/ER soon after a cat bite. Typical of cat bites, the wound demonstrates several small puncture wounds that are not really amenable to irrigation or other wound care. Should you give an antibiotic? If so, which one would be considered a poor choice?
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A 65-year-old man on the 5th day of hospitalization for an acute anterior myocardial infarction has recurrence of chest pain and an increase in both CK-MB and troponin-I. The patient MOST LIKELY has:
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Question 27 of 43
Which of the following is a common side effect of Spironolactone?
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Chlamydia trachomatis and the respiratory syncytial virus are BOTH commonly associated with:
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Question 29 of 43
Identify the main vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood to the head.
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Nerve impulses are directly supplied to the papillary muscles by the___
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The difference between a person's maximum cardiac output and resting cardiac output is called the
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68 yo woman presents to the ER with the acute onset of mild aphasia, mild pronator drift on the right, and mild right-sided facial weakness. BP 195/90 mm Hg.
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Question 33 of 43
The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a patient who takes a variety of medications for the treatment of hypertension. What is a key therapeutic benefit of antihypertensive medications that the nurse should identify?
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Features of the venous system include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Which of the following does not supply the heart with nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood?
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Question 36 of 43
Blockade of which of the following will cause ischemia of the infundibulum?
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Question 37 of 43
An outpatient who has chronic heart failure returns to the clinic after 2 weeks of therapy with metoprolol (Toprol XL). Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
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Which of the following histological feature is most commonly seen in thrombus formation?
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Which finding suggests the client may be experiencing digoxin toxicity?
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If the diameter of a blood vessel decreases, then the resistance will_____, thus blood pressure will _____.
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A 50 y/o female presents with 10 pound weight gain in one year. BMI= 32. Thyroid is small without nodule. Heart is regular at 50 bpm and lungs are clear. Pseudomyotonia of the deep tendon reflexes is demonstrated on physical examination. Which of the following is mostly likely decreased?
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Question 42 of 43
A 50-year-old male with a history of smoking presents with sudden onset of tearing chest pain radiating to the back. A CT scan shows a dissection flap in the descending aorta. What is the most appropriate initial management?
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A 65-year-old male experiences uncontrolled angina attacks that limit his ability to do household chores. He is adherent to maximized dose of Beta-blocker with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. He was unable to tolerate an increase in isosorbide mononitrate due to headache. Which of the following is the most appropriate addition to his anti-anginal therapy?
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