Which of the following is considered a very unstable rhythm that is usually a precursor to ventricular fibrillation or sudden cardiac death??
A) Ventricular asystole
B) Idioventricular rhythm
C) Ventricular tachycardia
D) Premature ventricular complex
C
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A. Ask for help to determine the patient's primary language. B. Encourage the patient to seek care elsewhere. C. Notify Security. D. Contact a homeless shelter.
A patient recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder has been admitted to the unit with severe mania
Home medications include valproic acid (Depakene). An antipsychotic medication is added to the medication regimen as a STAT order. After the new medication is explained to the patient, he states, "I'm not crazy. Why am I receiving this antipsychotic medication?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the patient? a. "The antipsychotic drug reduces your manic episode." b. "The antipsychotic will help control symptoms during severe manic episodes." c. "The antipsychotic allows higher levels of valproic acid without signs of toxicity." d. "The antipsychotic is actually the primary drug therapy for bipolar disorder."
A nurse's neighbor is a healthy 75-year-old man. He confides in the nurse about problems with urination, saying, "It's hard to get it going. What can I take to help it? I don't want to go see a doctor."
Which natural preparation might be helpful for this individual? a. Peppermint b. Ginkgo c. Saw palmetto d. St. John's wort
What effect do natriuretic peptides have during heart failure when the heart dilates?
a. Stimulates antidiuretic hormones. b. Inhibits antidiuretic hormones. c. Stimulates renin and aldosterone. d. Inhibits renin and aldosterone.