D027 Study Guide Questions And Answers 2023 With Complete Solution

Alpha Thalassemia {Ans: inherited blood disorder; mild to severe anemia}Digoxin Dosing {Ans: therapeutic - 0.5-0.8 ng/ml. ASSESS apical pulse before administering, If lethargic and not acting right, see patient FIRST}First line of depression treatment {Ans: SSRIs - low side effects with good effectiveness}CHF {Ans: heart cannot keep up with metabolic needs; volume overload in pulmonary area}Stage B HF co-morbidities {Ans: previous MI, LV remodeling with LV hypertrophy and low EF, asymptomatic valvular disease}Echocardiogram {Ans: Diagnostic tool, evaluates heart structure and function}