NUR 114 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED A+
GRADED
◉ main fn of DMARDs and 2 types. Answer: decrease inflammation
methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine
◉ risks/sxs associated with A fib. Answer: low CO; arf thrombus &
stroke bc heart is quivering not actually pumping
◉ drugs for A fib. Answer: Amiodarone - regulates rhythm (Ami
won't turn One unless we regulate her rhythm)
Digoxin (do not give if HR < 60) - regulates rhythm (A fIb - dIg)
Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem, verapamil) - relaxes the
heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
,◉ whats Dig toxicity. Answer: anorexia, NV, fatigue, HA, visual
changes, depression monitor K while giving Dig
◉ What level should you monitor while taking Dig. Answer:
potassium
◉ how does too much potassium effect Dig. Answer: Too much
potassium can cause digoxin not to be effective/therapeutic
◉ how does too little potassium effect Dig. Answer: Too little
potassium can cause digoxin to be TOO effective causing toxicity
◉ Sx for a fib. Answer: Cardioversion, ablation
◉ how can you describe A flutter. Answer: Sawtooth-shaped flutter
waves
◉ what is A flutter characterized by. Answer: No P waves; regular
pattern, irregular rhythm; very fast atrial rate
◉ sxs/ risks when you have a flutter. Answer: Low CO; arf thrombus
& stroke
,◉ drugs for a flutter. Answer: Amiodarone - to maintain nL rhythm i
want ami to stay 1 forever
Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem) - relaxes the heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
◉ sx for a flutter. Answer: Cardioversion, ablation
◉ how would you describe SVT. Answer: regular rhythm, high rate
(150-220 bpm)
basically tachycardia, just rate above 150
◉ sxs of having SVT. Answer: Low CO; low BP; CP & dyspnea
◉ drugs for SVT. Answer: #1: IV adenosine - reduce HR (give rapidly,
follow with flush) (drink gator*ADE* to cool down and *decrease
HR* .......or.... I want to slow down on my sinning)
Digoxin - decreases HR (monitor potassium)
, Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem) - relaxes the heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
◉ how can you describe bradycardia. Answer: P wave present,
regular rhythm, slow rate (< 60 bpm)
◉ what should you do FIRST with a brady pt?. Answer: ASK if this is
normal for them.. if it is and they are asymptomatic tx isnt needed
◉ sxs of bradycardia. Answer: Fatigue, dizzy, CP, syncope, confusion,
SOB, low BP, pale/cool skin
◉ drugs for bradycardia. Answer: IF SYMPTOMATIC... IV aTrOPine
(causes HR to get to the *TOP*)
◉ describe tachycardia. Answer: P wave present, regular rhythm,
fast rate (101-149 bpm)
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED A+
GRADED
◉ main fn of DMARDs and 2 types. Answer: decrease inflammation
methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine
◉ risks/sxs associated with A fib. Answer: low CO; arf thrombus &
stroke bc heart is quivering not actually pumping
◉ drugs for A fib. Answer: Amiodarone - regulates rhythm (Ami
won't turn One unless we regulate her rhythm)
Digoxin (do not give if HR < 60) - regulates rhythm (A fIb - dIg)
Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem, verapamil) - relaxes the
heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
,◉ whats Dig toxicity. Answer: anorexia, NV, fatigue, HA, visual
changes, depression monitor K while giving Dig
◉ What level should you monitor while taking Dig. Answer:
potassium
◉ how does too much potassium effect Dig. Answer: Too much
potassium can cause digoxin not to be effective/therapeutic
◉ how does too little potassium effect Dig. Answer: Too little
potassium can cause digoxin to be TOO effective causing toxicity
◉ Sx for a fib. Answer: Cardioversion, ablation
◉ how can you describe A flutter. Answer: Sawtooth-shaped flutter
waves
◉ what is A flutter characterized by. Answer: No P waves; regular
pattern, irregular rhythm; very fast atrial rate
◉ sxs/ risks when you have a flutter. Answer: Low CO; arf thrombus
& stroke
,◉ drugs for a flutter. Answer: Amiodarone - to maintain nL rhythm i
want ami to stay 1 forever
Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem) - relaxes the heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
◉ sx for a flutter. Answer: Cardioversion, ablation
◉ how would you describe SVT. Answer: regular rhythm, high rate
(150-220 bpm)
basically tachycardia, just rate above 150
◉ sxs of having SVT. Answer: Low CO; low BP; CP & dyspnea
◉ drugs for SVT. Answer: #1: IV adenosine - reduce HR (give rapidly,
follow with flush) (drink gator*ADE* to cool down and *decrease
HR* .......or.... I want to slow down on my sinning)
Digoxin - decreases HR (monitor potassium)
, Anti-coag (warfarin, heparin) - dt thrombus risk
CCB (-pines, diltiazem) - relaxes the heart muscle
B-blockers(-lols) - decrease HR
◉ how can you describe bradycardia. Answer: P wave present,
regular rhythm, slow rate (< 60 bpm)
◉ what should you do FIRST with a brady pt?. Answer: ASK if this is
normal for them.. if it is and they are asymptomatic tx isnt needed
◉ sxs of bradycardia. Answer: Fatigue, dizzy, CP, syncope, confusion,
SOB, low BP, pale/cool skin
◉ drugs for bradycardia. Answer: IF SYMPTOMATIC... IV aTrOPine
(causes HR to get to the *TOP*)
◉ describe tachycardia. Answer: P wave present, regular rhythm,
fast rate (101-149 bpm)
