Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include
A. CBC and differential to differentiate ischemic heart disease from anemia
B. Liver enzymes to rule out underlying gall bladder disease
C. Thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism
D. A & C only
D
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Which intervention should the nurse anticipate performing first after the birth of an infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
A) Preparing the infant for surgery B) Administering a prostaglandin infusion C) Placing the infant on the transplant list D) Preparing the parents for the death of the infant
_______ denotes an increase in carbon dioxide in the fetal blood.
A. Hypercapnia B. Hypoxia C. Hypoxemia
A patient is being evaluated for central sleep apnea (CSA). What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Nighttime pauses in breathing B. Nighttime drop in blood pressure C. Daytime fatigue D. Daytime sleepiness E. Daytime increase in blood glucose
For an antiviral to be most effective, the drug must be given
A. as soon as the patient presents with a fever. B. on an empty stomach to increase absorption. C. after the culture and sensitivity identifies an effective antimicrobial. D. before the disease begins.