A 58-year-old patient with a history of smoking and hypertension reports increasing chest discomfort during physical activity that subsides with rest. The nurse notes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which of the following pathophysiological processes is most likely responsible for the patient’s symptoms?

Which clinical finding is most indicative of a tension pneumothorax in a patient with chest trauma?

A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following interventions is the priority to help prevent complications associated with the disease?

A 68-year-old patient with a history of chronic stable angina reports chest pressure rated 6/10 after walking to the bathroom. The nurse notes BP 142/88 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 20, and O₂ saturation of 95% on room air. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

A nurse is providing teaching about dietary recommendations to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include as a food that enhances iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron?

**Answer the next 4 questions (a – d) based on this statement: A 45 lb dog presents to your clinic with a painful, bulging right eye. d.  The bottle of the drug above (question c) comes in a concentration of 20%, how many milliliters will you administer to your patient?

An antiviral medication commonly used to treat Herpes virus in cats

Inotropic agents affect the heart muscle’s

**Answer the next 4 questions (a – d) based on this statement: A 45 lb dog presents to your clinic with a painful, bulging right eye. b.  What is the name of the topical anesthetic applied to the eye before using the tonopen?

When using systemic antifungal medications, which organ do we need to keep a close eye on, as these medications can cause damage to this organ?