A patient is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse instructs the patient to monitor for which potential side effect of ACE inhibitors? a) Hyperkalemia b) Hypocalcemia c) Hypoglycemia d) Hypernatremia

Describe the condition known as Disseminated Intra vascular Coagulation (DIC)

The pathophysiology of a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and how it might result in a PE (Pulmonary Embolism) are explained?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0IngUYN2OA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPxnIh_WTb8 Part1 1) How would the BP of an anxious patient visiting a doctor be different than if the patient is calm? 2) In atherosclerosis, plaque builds up inside the arteries. How would this affect BP? Is this an example of hypertension or hypotension? Part 2: The circulatory system has 5 functions. · Highlight the statements below that are only functions of the circulatory system. It carries cells that help to fight diseases. It gives structure and support to the body. It carries waste products to the urinary system. It carries carbon dioxide from cells to the lungs. It maintains body posture. It carries nutrients from the digestive system to other cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs to other cells. · The list gives some structures in the blood and circulatory system. Heart, artery, red blood cell, ventricle, capillary, plasma, vein, white blood…