NR 508 Midterm Exam Consist of 50 Questions From a Random Test Bank of Questions
from Chapters 1-4 (including Week 4 Content) and All Embedded Recorded
... [Show More] Lectures.
Information is taken from the following Areas: Highlighted areas are areas to help you
understand the concepts better they are in NO way an indication of what you are
guaranteed to see on the exam. Remember these are random some of your classmates may
not have the same question that appear on your exam. PLEASE NOTE that this study
guide may not be inclusive of all topics you may see on the exam
1 NP Practice 1-2 Questions
2 Birth Control Contraindications 1-2 Questions
3 Treatment of CHF 5-15 Questions
Know First Line Treatment in CHF
Side Effects of Diuretics
Side Effects of Ace Inhibitors
4.Treatment of Hypertension 5-6 Questions
Know First Line Treatment in Hypertension
Side Effects of Diuretics
Side Effects of Ace Inhibitors
5. Treatment of Fungal infections 3-5 Questions
Know How to Treat Various Fungal Infections
Common Uses
6. Treatment of Abnormal Heart Rhythms 4-5 Questions
Know Treatment of Arrhythmia
7. Treatment of Depression& Anxiety 4-5 Questions
8. Treatment of Parkinson 4-5 Questions
Know Treatment of Parkinson Disease
9. Treatment of Alzheimer’s 4-5 Questions
10. Treatment of Acne 1-2 Questions
11. Clotting Factor in Vitamin K1-2 Questions
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF): *Refer to your CHF PowerPoint Slides
EPIDEMIOLOGY:
o Most common cause of hospitalization over 65 years of age.
o Afflicts more than 2 million Americans annually.
o 900,000 hospitalization per year.
o PROGNOSIS: Poor
Untreated, 82% of men die within 6 years of onset.
Untreated, 67% of women die within 6 years of onset.
Treated, mortality was reduced to 40%
Causes: Myocardial Infarction, hypertension, coronary artery disease, Hyperthyroidism,
Beriberi, anemia, arteriovenous shunts.
HEMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES: Consequences of CHF
o Subnormal Cardiac Output ------> decreased exercise tolerance, tachycardia,
pulmonary edema, cardiomegaly
o Neurohumoral Reflexes: Reflex tachycardia, increased sympathetics, increased
Renin.
o Myocardial Hypertrophy occurs, to maintain cardiac performance. [Show Less]