anatomy and physiology
which 2 laboratory reports that are used to determine myocardial damage
What is CK-MB and Troponin
Metoprolol, Nadolol, Atenolol, and Propranolol are types of this drug classification.
Beta-adrenergic blockers
chills, small petechiae in the mouth and on the legs and a heart murmur are characteristic of
What is endocarditis
The Patient is taking Lasix for Congestive Heart Failure, what will the nurse monitor for effectiveness
The Patients urinary output
the patient has edema and red, scaly skin on the leg you suspect
What is stasis
When assessing your Patient, You notice your patient has a irregular Radial Pulse, when looking at your patients history you notice that they are on a blood thinner and Diltiazem, they have a history of which atrial conduction disorder?
Atrial Fibrillation
An Acute MI cause by complete interruption of blood flow that causes ST elevation is reffered to as a ____
STEMI (ST-elevation-MI)
after an angiogram with the insertion site in the left groin, which 3 interventions the nurse will implement include
What is checking pedal pulses, checking color and warmth of left leg frequently
Captopril, Enalapril, and Lisinopril are examples of which drug classification?
ACE inhibitors
Which Laboratory Test is used to indicate congestive Heart failure ?
BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide)
The patient is taking Digoxin, what nursing intervention will you preform prior to giving this drug?
Apical Heart Rate
the patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction, the nurse teaches the patient to breath through the mouth during a bowel movement to avoid
What is Valsalva maneuver