A patient is admitted to the emergency department in ventricular fibrillation. The patient is administered amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone). What is the major effect of this medication?
A) It produces skeletal muscle relaxation.
B) It inhibits the increase of the refractory period of the cells.
C) It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
D) It slows the conduction through the AV node.
D
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An older adult widow reports having problems sleeping at night and states, "I miss my spouse." The nurse also recognizes that older patients:
a. are difficult to assess. b. take less time to fall asleep. c. may suffer from emotional stress or depressive mood problems. d. require less sleep than middle-age adults.
A nurse notices that a patient has an irregular pulse. The nurse should do which of the following?
a. Count the number of "lub-dubs" occurring in 30 seconds. b. Assess how often the dysrhythmia is oc-curring. c. Assess the radial pulse for a pulse deficit. d. Chart the abnormally low heart rate as ta-chycardia.
A client has received a special formulation of oxytocin for intranasal use. The nurse understands that the rationale for using this formulation of the drug involves which effect?
A) Antistimulating properties on the uterus B) Diuretic effect C) Stimulation of the milk ejection reflex D) Control of antepartum bleeding
What factors can contribute to sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obesity b. Diabetes c. Hypotension d. African American heritage e. Use of alcohol