Cardiac Meds and Electrolytes

A patient with heart failure is prescribed metoprolol. What is the primary mechanism by which this medication improves their condition?

A patient with acute heart failure is experiencing severe shortness of breath and anxiety. Which medication would be most appropriate for immediate symptom relief in this scenario?

A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. The nurse understands that monitoring which electrolyte level is crucial to prevent digoxin toxicity?

A patient with heart failure is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. What is the primary rationale for using this class of medication in heart failure management?

A patient is receiving dopamine for the treatment of heart failure. What specific hemodynamic effect of dopamine is most beneficial in this context?

A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin for the management of angina. What primary physiological effect of nitroglycerin leads to the relief of chest pain?

A patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload related to heart failure. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to manage this condition?

A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed verapamil. What is the primary goal of using verapamil in this patient's treatment plan?

A nurse auscultates a heart murmur during a patient's cardiac assessment. What physiological phenomenon is the most likely cause of a heart murmur?

A patient is suspected of having a myocardial infarction (MI). The physician orders MONA. What does each component of this treatment strategy aim to achieve in the context of an MI?

A patient on heparin is found to have a critically low platelet count. Which potential complication is most concerning given this laboratory result?

A pregnant woman is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What specific risk is most concerning for the neonate immediately after birth?

A pregnant patient with gestational diabetes reports experiencing polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. What underlying physiological process best explains these symptoms?

During labor, a fetal monitoring strip shows variable decelerations. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Following delivery of the placenta, the nurse's priority assessment in the fourth stage of labor is to monitor for what specific complication?

Which factor is most strongly associated with an increased risk of preterm labor?

Following a Cesarean section, a patient saturates a perineal pad within 15 minutes. What volume of blood loss is most concerning and indicative of postpartum hemorrhage?

A patient at 32 weeks gestation presents with painless bright red vaginal bleeding. The uterus is soft, relaxed, and nontender. What condition is most likely?

A patient with placenta previa is admitted to the hospital. What intervention is contraindicated?

A patient at 35 weeks gestation presents with sudden onset of dark red vaginal bleeding and a rigid, board-like abdomen. What condition is most likely?

A patient experiencing a placental abruption is exhibiting signs of maternal shock, including tachycardia and hypotension. Which immediate intervention is most critical?

A newborn infant exhibits cyanosis of the trunk. What does this suggest?

What is the primary therapeutic goal of administering magnesium sulfate to a pregnant patient with severe pre-eclampsia?

A patient receiving magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia has decreased urine output, and her blood pressure has dropped. What priority action should the nurse take?

A patient with pre-eclampsia is being treated with magnesium sulfate. Which finding is an early sign of magnesium toxicity?

A patient is diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. What major sign differentiates pre-eclampsia from gestational hypertension?

A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which assessment finding would be most concerning and indicative of severe preeclampsia?

When auscultating heart sounds, the nurse hears a split S2 sound. This finding is most likely due to:

What condition requires Atropine?

For which condition is adenosine suitable?

What condition requires amiodarone?

What is the therapeutic affect of heparin? 3 L per day

Which are the four classes used for placental abruption?

After 20 weeks/3rd tri, separation of the placenta from the uterus is?

What is the most common risk factor for placental abruption?

Hypertension that develops after 20 weeks, may also develop postpartum is called?

Which of the following hemodynamic effects is the most likely result of administering a beta-blocker like metoprolol to a patient with heart failure?

A patient with acute heart failure is prescribed morphine. Besides relieving anxiety, what additional beneficial effect does morphine provide in this clinical scenario?

A patient with heart failure is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. What specific effect of ACE inhibitors makes them beneficial in managing heart failure?

A patient with bradycardia is receiving dopamine. What specific effect of dopamine makes it beneficial in this context?

A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. What primary mechanism explains nitroglycerin's effectiveness in relieving chest pain?

A patient with fluid volume overload related to heart failure is being treated. Which intervention is most directly related to addressing the underlying cause of the overload?

A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed verapamil. What physiological effect does verapamil exert to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome?

A nurse auscultates a heart murmur. What specific aspect of blood flow is most directly responsible for the generation of a heart murmur?

In the context of MONA for myocardial infarction, what specific physiological outcome does nitroglycerin aim to achieve?

A patient on heparin develops critically low platelet count. What direct consequence is most likely to arise from this laboratory abnormality?

What primary risk is most concerning for a neonate born to a mother with poorly controlled gestational diabetes immediately after birth?

A pregnant patient with gestational diabetes experiences polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. What underlying mechanism best explains these symptoms?

During labor, a fetal monitoring strip shows variable decelerations. Beyond repositioning the mother, what additional intervention should the nurse implement?

Following delivery of the placenta in the fourth stage of labor, what critical assessment finding requires immediate intervention to prevent postpartum hemorrhage?

Which specific maternal factor is most strongly associated with an increased risk of preterm labor?

Following a Cesarean section, a patient saturates a perineal pad within 15 minutes. Beyond ongoing assessment, what is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient at 32 weeks gestation presents with painless bright red vaginal bleeding. The uterus is soft, relaxed, and nontender. What intervention is contraindicated?

A patient at 35 weeks gestation presents with sudden onset of dark red vaginal bleeding and a rigid, board-like abdomen. What specific assessment finding would be most concerning?

A patient experiencing a placental abruption is exhibiting signs of maternal shock. What immediate intervention is most critical?

What primary physiological effect of administering magnesium sulfate is most beneficial to a pregnant patient with severe pre-eclampsia?

A patient receiving magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia has decreased urine output, and her blood pressure has dropped. What is the priority action?

A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which assessment finding would be evidence of severe preeclampsia?

When auscultating heart sounds, the nurse hears a split S2 sound. That finding is caused by?

For which condition is Heparin suitable?

What laboratory value represents the therapeutic range for PTT on a patient receiving heparin?

After 20 weeks/3rd trimester, what is the separation of the placenta from the uterus called?

Hypertension that develops after 20 weeks of gestation, which may also develop during postpartum, is called?

A patient is receiving TPA. What condition requires TPA?

Which statement best integrates the physiological effects of loop diuretics with the management of fluid volume overload?

A patient with fluid volume overload, secondary to heart failure, is prescribed Bumex. The primary goal is?

A patient asks why they need spironolactone and not lasix. You say:

A patient is dx with stage 1 placental abruption. Is there fetal distress?

A patient with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone instead of furosemide (Lasix). What is the most likely reason for this therapeutic decision?

A patient with a history of SVT is prescribed adenosine. Why is the patient SEEN after administration?

A patient with a history of pre-eclampsia receives magnesium sulfate. What is the primary reason for administering magnesium sulfate in this context?

Following the delivery of a newborn, the nurse observes cyanosis of the trunk. What does this indicate?

A patient at 35 weeks gestation presents with sudden onset of dark red vaginal bleeding, uterine tenderness, and a rigid abdomen. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient with gestational diabetes is being discharged. Which statement indicates a need for further education?

A pregnant patient is diagnosed with placenta previa at 32 weeks gestation. What assessment finding would necessitate immediate notification of the physician?

A patient is receiving magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention?

A patient is postpartum after a cesarean section. Which finding requires priority intervention?

The healthcare provider orders the administration of TPA for a patient, which condition is this intervention indicated for?