history of coronary heart disease Question 2 Marks: 1 A patient has received too much warfarin. The nurse will prepare to give which antidote for warfarin toxicity? Choose one answer. a. vitamin K b. vitamin E c. potassium phosphate d. protamine sulfate Question 3 Marks: 1 A patient has been taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg‚ and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg‚ daily. Upon routine assessment by the nurse‚ the patient states‚ “I see yellow halos around the lights.” The
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oxygen by nasal cannula (O2/NC)‚ for several years. Approximately 10 months ago‚ he was started on chronic oral steroid therapy. Medications include ipratropium-albuterol (Combivent) inhaler‚ formoterol (Foradil) inhaler‚ dexamethasone (Decadron)‚ digoxin‚ and furosemide (Lasix). On the way to J.S.’s home‚ you make a mental note to check him for signs and symptoms (S/S) of Cushing’s syndrome. Clinical Presentation • Centripedal (truncal) obesity or generalized obesity • Thin arms and legs •
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depression Ascites THINK: Systolic: heart can’t contract and eject Diastolic: ventricles can’t relax and fill Plan/ Implementation 1. Administer cardiac glycosides a. Digitalis (e.g.‚ digoxin)— fundamental drug in the treatment of heart failure‚ especially when associated with low cardiac output b. Two categories of dosages 1) Digitalizing
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Chapter 35: Nursing Management: Heart Failure Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While assessing a 68-year-old with ascites‚ the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient’s bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased fluid volume. b. jugular vein atherosclerosis. c. increased right atrial pressure. d. incompetent jugular vein valves. ANS: C The jugular veins empty into the superior vena cava and then into the right atrium‚ so JVD with
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ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement ---------- 1 Table of Contents ---------- 2 Introduction ---------- 3 Fundamentals of ECG a. Definition of Terms ---------- 4 b. Anatomy and Physiology Review ---------- 6 c. The Machine and Equipments ---------- 8 d. Waveforms ---------- 10 Purpose ---------- 11 Indications ---------- 12 Contraindications ---------- 13 Interfering factors ---------- 13 Normal Findings
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mechanism of fish oil is reason for this precaution. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding The usage of cod liver oil by the pregnant women should be under the control because of high Vitamin A content of fish liver oil. Excess consomption of Vitamin A causes toxicity in the
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heart rate and tremor. For someone with hx of CAD 10 mg is way too low a dosage. The regular dosage for CAD is 10-30 mg 3-4 daily or the usual dose using long acting formulations is 80-160 mg daily. (WebMD). This drug may interact with metoprolol and digoxin since thy all lower heart rate.. Aspirin this client is on 81 mg‚ it is an anticoagulant‚ this patient was recently in the hospital for bleeding‚ and taking ASA puts him at risk for more GI bleed.
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specific physiological What is digoxin? Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant. Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure. Digoxin is also used to treat atrial fibrillation‚ a heart rhythm disorder of the atria (the upper chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into the heart). Important information about digoxin You should not use this medication if you are allergic to digoxin‚ or if you have ventricular
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assessment‚ identify the priority problems for this patient: respiratory status‚ high HR‚ and low BP (cardiac) The physician orders a treatment plan for this patient: Start an IV‚ then give dobutamine 3 mg/kg/hr IV; furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV stat; digoxin 0.5 mg orally stat‚ then 0.125 every 6 hours for three doses‚ with ECG before doses 3 and 4; morphine 2 mg IV stat and then 2 mg IV every 1 to 2 hours PRN; oxygen 4 L/min per nasal cannula; schedule for an echocardiogram; no added salt diet; weigh
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b DEPARTMENT OF NURSING NURSING CARE PLAN |Student Name: p |Age: 89 | |Course number: Basic Skills & Concepts of Nursing |
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