Inadequate Filling Time Coupled with the Loss of the Atrial

question 25

Multiple Choice

Inadequate filling time coupled with the loss of the atrial kick is associated with which of the following physical findings?

• A) Hypotension
• B) Pulse deficit
• C) Bounding pulse
• D) Ventricular beat cannot be heard with the stethoscope.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements, especially of the lower face and jaw, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thought, typically in conditions like schizophrenia.

Neuroleptic

A type of medication primarily used to treat psychosis, including schizophrenia, characterized by its antipsychotic properties.

Neurological Disorders

Diseases of the nervous system, affecting the brain, spine, and nerves connecting them.