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nenivikky

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse is finished conducting nutritional education with a patient about the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet. The patient would like to complete the breakfast menu for tomorrow.
 
  Which foods offered for breakfast would be most appropriate for the patient to choose? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Grapefruit
  b. Bacon
  c. Whole milk
  d. Orange juice
  e. Eggs
  f. Oatmeal

Question 2

What is the action of amiodarone (Cordarone), a class III agent used to treat cardiac dysrhythmias?
 
  a. It acts as a myocardial depressant by inhibiting sodium ion movement.
  b. It prolongs the duration of the electrical stimulation on cells and the refractory time between electrical impulses.
  c. It acts as a beta-adrenergic agent.
  d. It slows the rate of electrical conduction and prolongs the time between contractions.


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Brenm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, F
The DASH eating plan includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy and other foods. Grapefruit, orange juice, and oatmeal would be appropriate choices. Bacon, whole milk, and eggs would not be appropriate for a person on the DASH diet.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Class I antidysrhythmic drugs act as a myocardial depressant by inhibiting sodium ion movement. Class II antidysrhythmic drugs act as beta-adrenergic agents. Class III agents slow the rate of electrical conduction and prolong the time between contractions. Class IV antidysrhythmic drugs prolong the duration of the electrical stimulation on cells and the refractory time between electrical impulses.


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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