Nsg 223 Exam 1 1 Correctly Answered Graded A+ 2024/2025

Persistent Afib: {Ans: - Does not go back to normal on its own - cardioversion/medications to restore normal HR - last longer than 12 months (long-standing)}Exercise stress test and Pharmacologic stress test: Helps determine? {Ans: - CAD - cause of chest pain - functional capacity after MI/heart surgery - Effectiveness of antiarrhythmic medications - dysthymias}Important Information on Warfarin {Ans: - The patient on anticoagulation therapy must have the INR checked regularly to determine proper dosage and adequacy of therapy Use: long-term prevention or management of venous thromboembolic disorders, including DVT, pulmonary embolism, and embolization Herbs and Foods that can Effect Warfarin - Ginseng, St. John's wort, vitamin K, foods high in vitamin K (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.)}What Lab draws before administration of digoxin dose and when? {Ans: - draw at least 6 hours after the previous dose, distribution of digoxin to tissues requires 6 hours - Administer IV push slow over 5 minutes, - IM followed by massage}Atropine Overdose S/S {Ans: - decreased secretions - Increase HR - decrease GI and GU tone}Endocarditis Pathophysiology: Infective Endocarditis: {Ans: Infective Endocarditis: - Due to bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardial lining of the heart