A patient is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The patient is administered milrinone (Primacor). What effect is produced by this medication?
A) Increase vascular resistance
B) Increase cardiac output
C) Increase heart rate
D) Decrease urine output
B
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a. Very low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) b. Decreased T3 uptake ratio c. Increased serum osmolality d. Decreased urine osmolality
Vitamin and mineral supplements are considered less legitimate for health than other biologically based practices
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient is in isolation in a negative-pressure room for tuberculosis, and the nurse notes that the respirator mask is damaged slightly. What is the initial action that the nurse should take?
a. Ask to switch the assignment. b. Check the mask for a tight seal. c. Borrow a mask from a co-worker. d. Use the mask if damage is minor.
When obtaining a health history and physical assessment for a 36-year-old female patient with possible multiple sclerosis (MS), the nurse should
a. assess for the presence of chest pain. b. inquire about urinary tract problems. c. inspect the skin for rashes or discoloration. d. ask the patient about any increase in libido.