Acute coronary syndromes consist of three major syndromes that are related. List the three syndromes
What will be an ideal response?
Unstable angina, non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
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The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is preparing staff education on neurotransmitters. Which statement would be included in the teaching presentation?
1. There are two classes of neurotransmitters. 2. Each neurotransmitter functions in the same manner. 3. Neurotransmitters consistently act in either an excitatory or inhibitory manner. 4. Neurotransmitters and receptors do not vary in their affinity for each other.
The nurse is assessing a patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The nurse includes a careful history in the assessment, especially with regard to signs and symptoms. What signs and symptoms are suggestive of ACS? Select all that apply
A) Dyspnea B) Unusual fatigue C) Hypotension D) Syncope E) Peripheral cyanosis
Patients with disabilities like multiple sclerosis (MS) often feel that their chronic conditions are harder to deal with than disabilities like physical deformities. Why would they feel this way?
A) Invisible disabilities create negative attitudes in the health care community. B) Invisible disabilities can be as disabling as visible disabilities. C) Disabilities like MS are apparent to the general population. D) Disabilities like MS steal your life in an instant.
With which client is it most important for the nurse to take special precautions because of an increased susceptibility to infection as a result of medical therapy?
A. The 38-year-old woman taking contraceptives B. The 38-year-old man with diabetes mellitus taking insulin C. The 58-year-old man 5 years after a myocardial infarction taking aspirin daily D. The 58-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis taking corticosteroids daily