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List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers 2024 what do adrenergic agonists do? - Answer -they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system what is the sympathetic nervous system? - Answer -fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? - Answer -Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2 Alpha 1 - Answer -blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart, improved circulation and bp alpha 2 - Answer -in...

An assistive personnel (AP) on a pediatric unit brings to the attention of the nurse several client measurements obtained with the morning vital signs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first? a. 7-year-old client with diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.002 R A specific gravity of 1.002 is much lower than the expected reference range (1.005 to 1.030) and indicates urine output that is extremely dilute. The client is losing excessive water and is ...

FUNDAMENTALS CMS PROCTORED EXAM 2023/ 2024 NEW!!! QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT 1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas (ABG) values include: pH 7.22 PaCO2 68 mm Hg Base excess -2 PaO2 78 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 80% Bicarbonate 28 mEq/L Which of the following interpretations of the ABG values should the nurse make? ~ Answer: Respiratory acidosis 2. A nurse is collecti...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS what do adrenergic agonists do? Correct Answer: they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system what is the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answer: fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? Correct Answer: Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2 Alpha 1 Correct Answer: blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart, improved circulation and bp ...

NRNP 6566 final prep 6-12 NRNP 6566 final prep 6-12 ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST 2022 Normal pH - ANS 7.35-7.45 <7.35 Acid >7.45 alkalosis respiratory aklalosis - ANS pH> 7.45, PaC02 low, HC03 low respiratory acidosis - ANS pH < 7.35 PaCO2 > 45 Hc03 normal 22-26 Metabolic alkalosis - ANS pH > 7.45 HCO3 > 26 PaC02 45-35 normal oxygen levle - ANS 80-100 mild hypoxemia - ANS 60-80 moderate hypoxemia - ANS 40-60 severe hypoxemia - ANS...

Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS what do adrenergic agonists do? Correct Answer: they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system what is the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answer: fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? Correct Answer: Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2 Alpha 1 Correct Answer: blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart, improved circulation and bp ...

Epinephrine therapeutic uses - Correct Answer-rapid onset medication used in emergency to treat anaphylaxis, asthma, status asthmaticus, cardiac arrest S/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-nausea,vomiting, agitation, sweating, HA, pallor, insomnia, weakness, dizziness, hypo/hyperglycemia, restlessness A/E of Epinephrine - Correct Answer-palpitations, tachycardia,hypertension,dyspnea increased effects with TCAs & MAOIs Nursing Process with adrenegic agonist - Correct Answer-notify MD if epi ...