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NURS 6550 - Advanced Practice Care of Adults in Acute Care Settings I NURS 6550 Midterm Review Study Guide What genetic risk factors increase a patient's likelihood for pulmonary embolus? ... - Factor V Protein C & S deficiencies A patient is diagnosed with acute descending aortic aneurysm and hypertension should be immediately started on which medication pending surgical evaluation? - Beta adrenergic antagonist (aka beta blockers): decreases force of contraction, decreases force on aortic aneurysm preventing aortic dissection. When should a patient with asthma be admitted from the ER? - If FEV1 remains below 70% after one hour of emergency care. Patient can be discharged if FEV1>70% What is an indication for intubating a patient with acute asthma exacerbation? - FEV1 not improving after treatment and approaching 40%. What are the most common causes of pulmonary obstructive shock? - Pulmonary embolus, cardiac tamponade, & pneumothorax What is the best indicator of imminent death following a patient who is extubated but still maintains respirations past 24 hours? - Cessation of urine output as it is a predictor of imminent cardiac arrest What factor rules out major depressive disorder? - Bereavement over a loss < 2 months duration. What is the most common form of dementia? - Alzheimer's [Show More]

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