NUR 3125 FNU Pathophysiology Quiz 3/Answers

All of the following interventions are ordered stat. for a patient stung by a bee who is experiencing severe respiratory distress and faintness. Which priority intervention will the nurse administer first? Selected Answer: C. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) Answers: A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) B. Dexamethasone (Decadron) C. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) D. Normal saline infusion  Question 2 2 out of 2 points A nurse practitioner is instructing a group of older adults about the risks associated with high cholesterol. Which of the following teaching points should the participants try to integrate into their lifestyle after the teaching session? Selected Answer: D. “Your family history of hypercholesterolemia is important, but there are things you can do to compensate for a high inherited risk.” Answers: A. “Remember the 'H' in HDL and the 'L' in LDL correspond to high danger and low danger to your health.” B. “Having high cholesterol increases your risk of developing diabetes and irregular heart rate.” C. “Smoking and being overweight increases your risk of primary hypercholesterolemia.” D. “Your family history of hypercholesterolemia is important, but there are things you can do to compensate for a high inherited risk.”  Question 3 2 out of 2 points A young woman has been diagnosed by her family physician with primary Raynaud disease. The woman is distraught stating, “I've always been healthy, and I can't believe I have a disease now.” What would be her physician's most appropriate response? Selected Answer: C. “If you make sure to keep yourself warm, it will have a fairly minimal effect; I'll also give you pills to enhance your circulation.” Answers: A. “You need to make sure you never start smoking, and most of the symptoms can be alleviated by regular physical activity.” B. “I'll teach you some strategies to minimize its effect on your life, and minor surgery to open up your blood vessels will help too.” C. “If you make sure to keep yourself warm, it will have a fairly minimal effect; I'll also give you pills to enhance your circulation.” D. “This likely won't have a huge effect on your quality of life, and I'll prescribe anticlotting drugs to prevent attacks.”  Question 4 2 out of 2 points A patient, who is experiencing some angina associated with atrial tachycardia, has been placed on verapamil (Calan), a calcium channel blocker. Knowing that this medication blocks the slow calcium channels, thereby depressing phase 4 and lengthening phases 1 and 2 action potential, the nurse should assess this patient for which of the following adverse reactions? Selected Answer: D. Bradycardia Answers: A. Increased cardiac output B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Sudden cardiac death D. Bradycardia  Question 5 2 out of 2 points A medical student is working with a 61-year-old male client in the hospital who has presented with a new onset of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following courses of treatment will the student most likely expect the attending physician to initiate? Selected Answer: A. Anticoagulants and beta-blockers to control rate Answers: A. Anticoagulants and beta-blockers to control rate B. Immediate cardioversion followed by surgery to correct the atrial defect C. Diuretics, total bed rest, and cardioversion if necessary D. Antihypertensives and constant cardiac monitoring in a high acuity unit  Question 6 2 out of 2 points A female older adult client has presented wi