Digoxin is a(n) _____ agent
1. chronotropic
2. inotropic
3. antidysrhythmic
4. antihypertensive
ANS: 2
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a. Neurologic assessments should be performed only once a shift. b. The patient will need a computed tomography scan for definitive diagnosis of the injury. c. Blood pressure and temperature elevations are common. d. The patient is at risk for volume overload because of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
The patient is receiving preoperative teaching prior to a scheduled thoracic resection surgical procedure. The nurse is discussing several diagnostic studies that will be required prior to surgery
Which study will be performed to determine whether the planned resection will leave sufficient functioning lung tissue? A) Pulmonary function studies B) Exercise tolerance tests C) Arterial blood gas values D) Chest x-ray
How would the nurse describe selective toxicity?
A) Selective toxicity interferes with a biochemical reaction common to many different organisms. B) Selective toxicity will decrease invading bacteria by interfering with the pathogens' ability to reproduce. C) Selective toxicity will eliminate bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis and damaging the pathogen's cell wall. D) Selective toxicity is the ability of the drug to kill foreign cells without causing harm to one's own body cells.
When caring for a patient who has had a stroke a priority is reduction of intracranial pressure (ICP). What position is indicated to assist with this goal?
A) Head turned to the right side B) Elevation of the head of the bed C) Head turned to the left side D) Extension of the neck