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NR601 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (210)
what medication has a reduced furosemide, lasix
clinical effect and reduced rate of
absorption in older adults
what medication effect is reduced in older warfarin
adults because of the reduced foot
intake/catabolic disease states and
reduced protein concentration with less
binding
fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness
symptoms of atrial fibrillation irregularly irregular rhythm
may present emergently with tachycardia, HF, or stroke
_____is an independent risk factor for the age
development of AF because of atrial
fibrosis and structural remodeling
CBC, liver function, electrolytes, renal function, TSH, troponin
Chest plain film
diagnosis of a fib ECG, echocardiogram for structural heart disease and/or thrombus, stress testing,
event monitor, EP studies
Overnight oximetry, sleep study
risk of_____is predicted by the a fib stroke
CHADS2Vasc model, with increasing risk
correlating with higher CHADS2Vasc score
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anticoagulant
Watchman device
treatment of a fib Beta blockers and nondihydropiridine calcium-channel blockers (diltiazem and
verapamil) for rate control
Less often - amiodarone or digoxin for rate control
____a fib refers to patients with mechanical valvular, warfarin
valves and/or moderate/severe mitral
stenosis. This group of patients
are recommended to use for
anticoagulation
____ a fib patients may be candidates for nonvalvular, eliquis/apixaban
direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy, a
newer class of medication that includes
the higher the_____score, the higher the CHADS2Vasc
patients risk for a fib stroke
Congestive heart failure: 1
Hypertension: 1
Age >75yo: 1
Diabetes: 1
what does CHADS2Vasc score stand for
Stroke/TIA: 2
Vascular disease:1
Age 65-74: 1
Sc - sex (female): 1
goal BP in patients older than 60 SBP <150, DBP <90
what medications are first line treatment for thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers (-dipine)
HTN in older adults
too small of a cuff will cause the BP to be elevated
what medications can increase BP NSAIDs, steroids, decongestants
HTN stage 1 SBP 130-139 or DBP 80-89
HTN stage 2 SBP >140 or DBP >90
elevated BP SBP 120-129 and DBP <80
WEIGHT LOSS, physical activity, reduce salt intake, heart healthy diet (DASH),
non pharmacological treatment for HTN
potassium supplementation, stop smoking, moderation of alcohol consumption
men should limit their alcohol intake to less 2
than ___ drinks/day when managing HTN
women should limit their alcohol intake 1
to less than_drink/day when managing
HTN
if target BP is not reached within______after 1 month
initiating medication therapy, the dosage
of the initial medication should be
increased, or a second medication
should be added
what race is more likely to have high BP african american
thyroid disease can do what to BP increase
aging, obesity, physical inactivity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia,
what are the risk factors for HTN
smoking, excessive alcohol intake
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PM
NR601 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (210)
what medication has a reduced furosemide, lasix
clinical effect and reduced rate of
absorption in older adults
what medication effect is reduced in older warfarin
adults because of the reduced foot
intake/catabolic disease states and
reduced protein concentration with less
binding
fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness
symptoms of atrial fibrillation irregularly irregular rhythm
may present emergently with tachycardia, HF, or stroke
_____is an independent risk factor for the age
development of AF because of atrial
fibrosis and structural remodeling
CBC, liver function, electrolytes, renal function, TSH, troponin
Chest plain film
diagnosis of a fib ECG, echocardiogram for structural heart disease and/or thrombus, stress testing,
event monitor, EP studies
Overnight oximetry, sleep study
risk of_____is predicted by the a fib stroke
CHADS2Vasc model, with increasing risk
correlating with higher CHADS2Vasc score
1/
7
, 3/27/25, 7:09 NR601 Midterm |
PM
anticoagulant
Watchman device
treatment of a fib Beta blockers and nondihydropiridine calcium-channel blockers (diltiazem and
verapamil) for rate control
Less often - amiodarone or digoxin for rate control
____a fib refers to patients with mechanical valvular, warfarin
valves and/or moderate/severe mitral
stenosis. This group of patients
are recommended to use for
anticoagulation
____ a fib patients may be candidates for nonvalvular, eliquis/apixaban
direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy, a
newer class of medication that includes
the higher the_____score, the higher the CHADS2Vasc
patients risk for a fib stroke
Congestive heart failure: 1
Hypertension: 1
Age >75yo: 1
Diabetes: 1
what does CHADS2Vasc score stand for
Stroke/TIA: 2
Vascular disease:1
Age 65-74: 1
Sc - sex (female): 1
goal BP in patients older than 60 SBP <150, DBP <90
what medications are first line treatment for thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers (-dipine)
HTN in older adults
too small of a cuff will cause the BP to be elevated
what medications can increase BP NSAIDs, steroids, decongestants
HTN stage 1 SBP 130-139 or DBP 80-89
HTN stage 2 SBP >140 or DBP >90
elevated BP SBP 120-129 and DBP <80
WEIGHT LOSS, physical activity, reduce salt intake, heart healthy diet (DASH),
non pharmacological treatment for HTN
potassium supplementation, stop smoking, moderation of alcohol consumption
men should limit their alcohol intake to less 2
than ___ drinks/day when managing HTN
women should limit their alcohol intake 1
to less than_drink/day when managing
HTN
if target BP is not reached within______after 1 month
initiating medication therapy, the dosage
of the initial medication should be
increased, or a second medication
should be added
what race is more likely to have high BP african american
thyroid disease can do what to BP increase
aging, obesity, physical inactivity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia,
what are the risk factors for HTN
smoking, excessive alcohol intake
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