Which of the following occurs when the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated?
A. Norepinephrine release
B. Slowed conduction to sinoatrial node
C. Increase in fetal heart rate
Answer: B. Slowed conduction to sinoatrial node
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A) Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) B) Epinephrine (Adrenalin) C) Cromolyn (Intal) D) Pseudoephedrine
Standardized care plans are effective ways to plan care for the patient. To be most effective, however, the SCP must be _________________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following would be the most likely reason that atherosclerotic plaque would be responsible for producing a myocardial infarction?
1. Atherosclerotic plaque builds up on the endocardium, preventing blood from leaving the atriums. 2. Atherosclerotic plaque results in a narrowing of 50% of the coronary arteries. 3. Atherosclerotic plaque impairs the ability of coronary arteries to constrict and dilate. 4. Atherosclerotic plaque causes a blockage that prevents blood from reaching the myocardium.