Explain why arrhythmia is one of the most the common early complications of myocardial infarction
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Myocardial ischaemia results in changes in myocardial cell function including generation and conduction of action potentials. Infarcted tissue cannot contribute to conduction so conduction must follow different pathways and is therefore slow, whereas ischaemic tissue has a lower fibrillatory threshold and may generate chaotic beats. Ventricular responses to changing loads as the myocardium dies may also contribute.
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a. Is involuntary thrashing or agitation b. Is a common occurrence at the end of life c. Occurs as a result of progressive shutdown of body systems d. All of the above
When the nurse teaches parents how transmitting the sickle cell trait to offspring influences the development of sickle cell disease, the nurse is applying principles of:
A) genomics. B) genetics. C) epigenomics. D) gene.
The nurse admits a patient to the emergency department who complains of dizziness, light-headedness, and a pulsating headache. Further assessment reveals a blood pressure of 82/60 and palpitations
The patient's friends state that "he was experimenting with poppers." The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Naloxone (Narcan) c. Haloperidol (Haldol) d. Methylene blue and supplemental oxygen
A woman who began taking a COCP 2 months ago calls the primary care NP to report having nausea every day. She takes a pill at the same time each morning. The NP should tell her to:
a. try taking the pill in the evening each day. b. come to the clinic for a urine pregnancy test. c. take the pill on an empty stomach with water. d. stop taking the pill for 7 days and then restart.