medsurg kaplan EXAM QUALIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Methyldopa side effect? - ANSWER - Loss of libido. Used for hypertension.
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... [Show More] effect of hydrochlorothiazide? - ANSWER - Hypokalemia
Best time to give hydrochlorothiazide? - ANSWER - With breakfast
Side effect of propranolol? - ANSWER - Bronchospasm. Used for htn, dysrhythmia, angina
Cardiac stress test- - ANSWER - determines amount of stress heart can tolerate
Anorexia, nausea, blurred vision- - ANSWER - signs of digitalis toxicity
Client w/ hx of angina should report- - ANSWER - change in character of pain
Best way to prevent thrombophlebitis on bedrest? - ANSWER - Point and flex toes q2h
Lab to check when taking warfarin- - ANSWER - prothrombin time
-first action when pt is dx w/ acute MI? - ANSWER - Admin analgesia
What does digoxin do? - ANSWER - Increase strength of heart's contractions by slowing hr
CABs of CPR? - ANSWER - Compressions, airway, breathing
How to position client after aortofemoral bypass? - ANSWER - Full supine
Purpose of lidocaine? - ANSWER - Decrease myocardial irritability
Purpose of nitroglycerin? - ANSWER - Decreases preload
What do cardioversion and defibrillation have in common? - ANSWER - Intended action & paddle placement
Cause of essential hypertension? - ANSWER - Unknown
What does the QRS complex of an EKG reflect? - ANSWER - Ventricular depolarization
Clammy skin after a femoral to popliteal bypass graft indicates? - ANSWER - Hypovolemic shock
Antagonist to warfarin? - ANSWER - Vitamin K
Intermittent claudication is? - ANSWER - Pain caused by walking due to arterial insufficiency
Antagonist to heparin? - ANSWER - Protamine sulfate
Stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER - 140-150 systolic or diastolic 90-99
Pain of angina caused by? - ANSWER - Insufficient oxygen in heart muscles
Edema related to cardiac failure? - ANSWER - Dependent, in ankles and sacral region, right sided
Pacemaker of the heart? - ANSWER - SA node
What can a patient NOT do after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? - ANSWER - Brush teeth
What do glucocorticoids do? - ANSWER - Convert protein and fat into glucose
Symptoms of Cushing's disease? - ANSWER - Thin legs and arms
What is the longest lasting insulin? - ANSWER - Glargine
How do you know if vasopressin is effective? - ANSWER - Specific gravity is 1.015
Monitor client w/ Addison's for? - ANSWER - Dysrhythmias, it causes potassium retention
What do oral hypoglycemic agents do? - ANSWER - Stimulate beta cells in pancreas to release endogenous insulin
What nutrient should the nurse emphasize importance of when talking to pt w/ Addison's? - ANSWER - Sodium
Damage to parathyroid gland is indicated by? - ANSWER - Numbness in the fingers
Symptoms of impending diabetic ketoacidosis? - ANSWER - Hot, dry, flushed skin, excessive thirst, rapid pulse
What is purpose of strong iodine solution for subtotal thyroidectomy? - ANSWER - Prevent post-op hemorrhage [Show Less]