Block 3 Flashcards
1
Q
QT interval
A
- Normal =
2
Q
QT & HR
A
- Inversely related
- HR decreases, QT increases
- Women larger interval than men
3
Q
Calculation of QT upper limit by HR
A
60 BPM = 0.4 (men), 0.44 (women)
- Subtract 0.02 for every 10 BPM
100 BPM = 0.31 (m), 0.34 (w)
4
Q
Ischemic stroke
A
- Occlusion of artery in brain region
- 87% of all strokes
5
Q
Hemorrhagic stroke
A
- Ruptured blood vessel
- Avoid coagulants
- 13% strokes
6
Q
8 Ds of stoke care
A
- Detection: recog sx
- Dispatch: Activation & EMS
- Delivery: EMS ID, mgmt, transport
- Door: triage at stroke center
- Data: triage, eval and mgmt in ED
- Decision: expertise and therapy selection
- Drug: fibrinolytic, intra-arterial
- Disposition: admit to stroke unit
7
Q
Diltiazem- MOA
A
Calcium channel blocker
8
Q
Diltiazem- Indications
A
- A fib & A flutter
- Refractory SVT conversion
9
Q
Diltiazem- AE/ CI
A
- Wide QRS
- Wolffe- Parkinson white
- Beta blockers
10
Q
Furosemide- MOA
A
Loop diuretic
11
Q
Furosemide- Indications
A
- Pulmonary edema
- Hypertensive emergencies
12
Q
Furosemide- AE/CI
A
Dehydration, hypovolemia, hypotension
13
Q
Verapamil- MOA
A
CCB
14
Q
Verapamil- Indications
A
- A fib, A flutter
- SVT prevention
15
Q
Isoproterenol- MOA
A
Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor