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casperchen82

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Which of the following statements made by a patient would indicate the need for further education before an electrophysiology procedure?
 
  a. I need to take all my heart medications the morning of the procedure.
  b. The doctor is going to make my heart beat wrong on purpose.
  c. I will be awake but relaxed during the procedure.
  d. I will be x-rayed during the procedure.

Question 2

The most common problem in the patient with type 2 diabetes is a(n)
 
  a. lack of insulin production.
  b. imbalance between insulin production and use.
  c. overproduction of glucose.
  d. increased uptake of glucose in the cells.



gstein359

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Answer to Question 1

A
All antidysrhythmic medications are discontinued several days before the study so that any ventricular dysrhythmias may be readily induced during the electrophysiology procedure (EPS). Anticoagulants, especially warfarin, are also stopped before EPS. Premedication is administered before the study to induce a relaxed state, and during the procedure, the patient is conscious but receives sedative agents (midazolam) at regular intervals.

Answer to Question 2

B
Type 2 diabetes results from a progressive insulin secretory defect in addition to insulin resistance.



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