Exam

Question 1

ACE/ ARBs are used to

Answer 1

prevent ventricular remodeling
hypertension
an enzyme in the body from producing angiotensin II
a substance that narrows blood vessels.

Question 2

ACE side effects

Answer 2

cough
hyperkalemia
angioedema (pt. has trouble breathin)

Question 3

What is BiDil

Answer 3

a combo medication for African american patient with HF

Question 4

The patient is seeing yellow halos, and experienceing n+v the nurse should

Answer 4

check digoxin toxicity

Question 5

The patient taking Zetia (ezetimibe) which of these symptoms should the patient report to the provider?

Answer 5

yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)

LFT elevation ?

Question 6

Digoxin is used to

Answer 6

improve quality of life with HF patients
drop HR
increases contractility

Question 7

Isororbie mononitrates are used as

Answer 7

long-acting nitrates given to pts when discharged from the hospital
+ tech pt to monitor

Question 8

How can you Diagnosis HF

Answer 8

BNP over 100

Question 9

Unstable angina is characterized by

Answer 9

crushing pain longer than 5 mins when patient is at rest

Question 10

STEMI has

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ST elevation

Question 11

non-stemi

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does not have ST elevation

Question 12

Mi is diagnosed when the troponin is over

Answer 12

2.3

Question 13

omega 3 fatty acid is used to

Answer 13

lower triglcerdies

Question 14

thrombolytic therapy should begin within the first

Answer 14

30mins of an MI

Question 15

a patient is on a statin and experiences pain/tenderness. the nurse should tell them to

Answer 15

stop the medication and notify their HCP

Question 16

Nitro should never be taken w what medication?

Answer 16

viagra (sildenafil) because it causes vasodilation

Question 17

nitro patient teaching for safety

Answer 17

change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)

Question 18

Normal total cholesterol is

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less than 200

Question 19

Normal Triglycerides is

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less than 150

Question 20

normal HDL is

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over 40 (men)
over 50 (in women)

Question 21

Normal LDL is

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less than 100

Question 22

Fibric acid is used to

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lower triglycerides

Question 23

PCI must be done within

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90 mins

Question 24

What is PCI

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(PCI, formerly known as angioplasty with stent)

Question 25

PCI the nurse should

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assess for bleeding bed rest 6-8 hours assess distal pulse do frequent vitals

Question 26

What are atypical s/s of an MI for women

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epigastric distress (stomach pain) pain that radiates to the jaw or left arm SOB

Question 27

Decorticate

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adduction movement towards the body

Question 28

The patient grabbing ET tube is an example of

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purposeful movement

Question 29

Breakfast meal for someone with HF

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bran cereal with skim milk

Question 30

Pt HR is 56 and due to metoprolol the nurse should

Answer 30

hold the med

Question 31

Patient has a femoral catheter what is important for the nurse to assess?

Answer 31

distal pulse of the same extermity