A patient with a history of coronary heart disease develops atrial fibrillation. The primary care NP refers the patient to a cardiologist who performs direct current cardioversion
The NP should expect the patient to begin taking which B-blocker medication? a. Nadolol (Corgard)
b. Sotalol (Betapace)
c. Timolol (Blocadren)
d. Propranolol (Inderal)
B
Sotalol is classified as a class II and III antiarrhythmic and is a preferred agent in patients with a history of coronary heart disease.
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The correct procedure for selecting an oropharyngeal airway is to:
a. measure from the tip of the nose to the ear lobe. b. measure from the mouth to the ear lobe. c. measure from the tip of the nose to the middle of the trachea. d. measure the airway from the corner of the patient's mouth to the angle of the jaw.
Mr. Paul takes eight different prescription medications plus several OTC medications. Taking multiple
medications is called ___________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Client assessment provides the nurse with necessary information for the development of an ef-fective plan of care. When determining the influence of an internal variable on the client's health status, the nurse will specifically look for:
1. Anxiety level present 2. Family remedies used 3. Location and type of occupation 4. Available health insurance coverage
The school nurse is performing a physical examination on a 13-year-old boy who is on the soccer team. What is a physical quality that develops during these early adolescent years?
A) Coordination B) Endurance C) Speed D) Accuracy