Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions & Answers, A+ Guide

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Med Surg 2 Exam 1 Practice Questions & Answers, A+ Guide-A patient who has received a maximum dose of nitroglycerin continues to report chest pain. What is the next medication that the nurse should ad... minister to the patient? A. Ticagrelor B. Morphine sulfate C. Docusate D. Esmolol - B. Morphine Sulfate When planning emergent care for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI), what should the nurse anticipate administrating? A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine B. Nitroglycerin, lorazepam, oxygen, warfarin C. Aspirin, nitroprusside, dopamine, oxygen D. Oxygen, furosemide, nitroglycerin, meperidine - A. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, morphine A patient is classified as having stage 2 hypertension on the basis of the blood pressure recorded. The nurse notes that the primary goal of therapy for the patient is to normalize the blood pressure. What should be the patient's target blood pressure? A. 130/80 B. less than 120/80 C. 140/90 D. 150/90 - B. less than 120/80 The nurse assesses a patient with papillary muscle dysfunction. Which observation supports the patient's diagnosis? A. Crackles B. S3 heart sound C. Murmur at the cardiac apex D. Deep sound noted when auscultating at the lower sternal border - C. Murmur at the cardiac apex Which is a characteristic of a complicated lesion? A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion B. Lipid-filled smooth muscle cells C. Fibrous plaque formation D. Transport of lipids into arterial intima - A. Platelet aggregation and adhesion Which statement by an 84-year-old patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) indicates understanding of discharge teaching about physical activity? A. I can stop exercising as soon as my cardiac symptoms disappear B. I have to exercise for longer periods of time and more vigorously compared with younger people C. I should exercise outside all the time to achieve better results D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise sessions - D. I will use longer rest periods between exercise sessions The nurse is providing teaching to a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). How should resumption of sexual activity be discussed? A. Delegated to the HCP B. Discussed along with other physical activities C. Avoided because it is embarrassing to the patient D. Accomplished by providing the patient with written material - B. Discussed along with other physical activities [Show More]

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