Cardiac

The physician orders cardizem IV bolus at 0.25mg/kg for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (afib with RVR). The patient weighs 132 lb (1kg = 2.2 lb). How many milligrams will you administer?

Where is S1 loudest at?

• S1 is loudest at the base

• S1 is loudest at the apex

• S1 is loudest at Erb's point

• S1 is loudest at the aortic point of ausculation

S3 is a sign of what:

• early CHF

• myocardial infarction

• atrial fibrillation

• ventricular tachycardia

HTN: Which of the following lifestyle modifications has the best evidence in helping to lower a person's blood pressure?

• Jogging

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Pushups

HTN: Which combination should not be given together?

• Beta blocker and HCTZ

• HCTZ and CCB

• ACEI and CCB

• ACEI and ARB

HTN: An African American male presents with 3 separate readings of elevated blood pressure. You anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe which medication?

• Beta blocker

• HCTZ

• ACEI

• ARB

What is an early sign of congestive heart failure that requires attention?

• Weight gain of 2 pounds over 2 weeks

• Edema of the legs that resolves when elevated

• Moist crackles in the lungs

• Decreased urine output

Beta-blockers are contraindicated with which disease process?

• Asthma

• Palpitations

• Atrial fibrillation

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

EKG changes that indicated MI (old and acute) include all of the following except:

• ST segment elevations

• ST segment depressions

• Q wave

• Prolonged QT interval

A patient is on digoxin. What finding should you report to the health care provider as possible signs of digoxin toxicity? Select all that apply.

• Slow heart rate

• Confusion

• Burst in energy

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Leg edema