In Treating a Patient with Congestive Heart Failure, You Have

question 20

Multiple Choice

In treating a patient with congestive heart failure, you have prescribed digoxin (a cardiac glycoside) to strengthen the heart's output and maintain a regular rate. The target of this drug is the

• A) ATP synthase.
• B) Na⁺, K⁺ - ATPase.
• C) ligand - gated Ca²⁺ channel.
• D) resting K⁺ channel.
• E) voltage - gated Na⁺ channel.

Compare different types of managed care and healthcare insurance.

Identify and understand primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.

Grasp the importance of appropriate facility selection for patient care needs.

Understand the legal definition and scope of nursing practice.

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