Select the drugs listed below that are unique to the treatment of cardiogenic shock, which are not used in treating other types of shock. (select all that apply)

A patient arrives on the medical-surgical unit after an open partial hepatectomy and total splenectomy. Her vitals are: BP 118/77, HR 70, T 98.2F (oral), RR 14. An hour later, her vitals are: BP 100/50, HR 89, T 97.1F (oral), RR 19. She is sleeping restfully with good pain control. The next hour, her skin is cool, clammy, and pale and her vitals are: BP 80/41, HR 122, T 96.6F (oral), RR 28.  The nurse recognizes this patient is deteriorating. What type of shock is this patient experiencing?

A 36-year-old female arrives at the hospital after three days of vomiting, displaying signs of dehydration. ABG values are pH 7.46, PaCO2 50, HCO3 33, SaO2 95%. How should the nurse interpret these lab values? 

Progressive tissue hypoxia leading to anaerobic metabolism and metabolic acidosis is characteristic of the progressive stage of shock. What changes in the heart contribute to tissue hypoxia? 

What lung infection has a characteristic “whoop”ing sound with inhalation, especially for young children?

Going home with a strict and prolonged drug treatment for a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB), the patient discharging appreciates written pamphlets explaining the two drugs they’ll take during the second stage of their drug treatment lasting 4 months. Which two drugs are prescribed to treat an active TB infection? 

A patient with massive trauma and a possible spinal cord injury is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED). Which assessment findings by the nurse are NOT consistent with neurogenic shock?

A 30 year old patient with COPD, who has never been vaccinated, has decided to learn more about current recommendations. Utilizing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, which Vaccine Information Statements would the nurse provide this patient?

Which medication would the nurse anticipate being used first in the emergency department for relief of severe respiratory distress related to asthma?

Nitric acid (HNO3) is classified as a strong acid. What does this mean?