Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

Tina has an uncontrolled tremor as a result of traumatic brain injury. Which item may help her feed herself independently?

What is an example of a bile acid sequestrant medication?

Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Which medication is appropriate to improve Ms. Leland's fluid status?

Discuss the nutritional concerns associated with patients who have suffered a stroke. ​

The term for malnutrition associated with chronic heart failure is ____.

Martha has been advised to limit trans fats in her diet. Which snack food would this most likely include?

What is a primary risk factor associated with development of hypertension?

Patients taking warfarin should be told to ____.

Generally, patients with heart failure benefit from a daily sodium restriction of ____ gram(s).

Which item is a good source of unsaturated fats?

Describe when it might be appropriate to initiate drug therapy for people with CHD. What types of drug therapy are used? ​

Which type of rehabilitation service would most likely be included for therapy after a stroke?

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. The physician informs the family that Brian has an obstruction of blood flow to the brain, also known as ____.

Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Over time, Ms. Leland suffers from cardiac cachexia and must decide whether she will have ____ to help meet her nutritional needs.

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. Brian's diet has been advanced. However, he has lost twenty pounds since his admission into the hospital. What is a likely cause?

Doyle experiences great difficulty moving his neck because of degenerative disc disease. Which item may help him drink beverages?

Prior to feeding someone who has had a stroke, the health care professional should assess the client for ____.

What type of physical activity would provide the greatest benefits in lowering risk factors for CHD?

Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Ms. Leland is admitted to the cardiac unit with shortness of breath and fluid retention in her extremities. What is the most likely diagnosis?