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Exercise training in a CHF patient will result in greater central adaptation than peripheral adaptations. 

Ace inhibitors suppress the renin-angiotensin system by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. 

In congestive heart failure the left ventricle becomes stiff and the compliance of the ventricle is reduced causing decreased ventricular filling. What is this dysfunction known as?

Name one serious disease/health complication that AFib can lead to. 

Which of the following is an example of a calcium channel blocker?

The physician has ordered gabapentin 2.4 g PO daily. Available: The nurse should give  ____ tablet(s). Round to the nearest 1/2 Tablet as needed. Enter numeric value only.

A physician orders 0.6 mg epinephrine IV STAT for a client experiencing anaphylaxis. Based on the medication label below, the nurse will administer _____ mL(s). Answer in numeric value only. Round to nearest tenth if needed.

Post MI clients will experience both inotropic and chronotropic impairments 

A murmur that occurs after S1 can be 

Kathy is a 64 y.o. female who is a moderate risk client. She wants to begin an exercise program to reduce her risk of heart disease. Her physician has performed a stress test to evaluate her condition. Her measured maximum HR is 182 bpm with a resting HR of 86 bpm. Which of the following is the appropriate 50-60% VO2R target HR range. Calculate using the %HRmax method .