CAD Flashcards

1
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atherosclerosis starts with (NOT inflammation for this one)

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a fatty streak sticks

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2
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total cholesterol (cholesterol has your fav numbers)

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< 200 low risk
200-239 borderline
>239 high risk

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HDL (H High at 35)

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> 35 low
< 35 high

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LDL (29, 30, and 59 are liddle old)

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<129 low
130-159 medium
>159 high

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triglycerides (try 201 units to get high)

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<200 low
201-399 high
400-1000 very high
>1000

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how atherosclerosis forms

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inflammation, formation of fibrous cap, if thrombus, it’s just a ruptured plaque.

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7
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blood sugar with athleroscoloris should be

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right at 100

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8
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signs of CAD (Caddy is 4th) - AND BP and heart rhythm? (CAddy can be high or low)

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4th heart sound, tachycardia, hypotension, HTN, angina

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signs of CV disease (my CV has some pulses and headaches)

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Diminished carotid pulses, carotid artery bruits, focal neurological deficits, headaches

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signs of PVD

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Decreased peripheral pulses, peripheral artery bruits, pallor, peripheral cyanosis, gangrene, ulceration, difficulty ambulating, pain with ambulation

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signs of AAA

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Pulsatile abnormal mass, peripheral embolism, circulatory collapse, pre/syncope, weakness

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Atheroembolism (if Athens is blocked, it will fall off the map)

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Gangrene, cyanosis, ulceration

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athero risk factors (DH LAGGS in athens)

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Risk factor assessment (diabetes, HLPD, gender, LV function, provocation of angina, genetics, stress)

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athero - Echocardiography (The echo in athens is my liver EF)

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to assess LV function, EF, predicts survival

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athero diagonostics (the 2 Es and a C in Athens)

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ECG, CXR, Echo, labs

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16
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CAD

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RCA, L main, LAD (left anterior descending), circumflex

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17
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cause of supply demand imbalance

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thromus or embolus, spasm, hypovolemia, anemia, HR up or down, BP up or down

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18
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prevention of CAD

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Control cholesterol, diet, physical activity, medications, quit smoking, manage HTN, control diabetes

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angiography risk assessment (Angie is high, med, low - that’s it)

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just know that there is risk assessment for high, medium, and low

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20
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angina pectoris - cause?

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A syndrome characterized by episodes or paroxysmal pain or pressure in the anterior chest caused by insufficient coronary blood flow

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21
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angina pectoris - Physical exertion or emotional stress

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increases myocardial oxygen demand, and the coronary vessels are unable to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the oxygen demand

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22
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Chronic Stable Angina (stable will disappear with rest)

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Decreased blood flow to myocardium usually caused by CAD
Temporary pain/pressure
Predictable, long term, familiar pattern
Resolves with nitroglycerin, oxygen or rest. This ALWAYS goes away with rest, etc.

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23
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exertion angina (thanksgiving ppl) - how long does it last? (exert for less than 15 min)

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Resolves with rest or NTG (nitrogycerin)
Lasts < 15 minutes
May radiate to arm, shoulder, back, jaw, neck, wrists

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Variant or atypical or Prinzmetal angina

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Not caused by exertion
Often caused by coronary artery spasm

Often there is no coronary artery blockage or atherosclerosis

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25
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angina described as

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May be described as tightness, choking, or a heavy sensation

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26
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symptoms of angina - and what time of day usually?

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dyspnea, SOB, dizziness, nausea, vomiting. will often wake up feeling this way.

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27
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angina pain is where? (Not chest)

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retrosternal and may radiate to neck, jaw, shoulders, back or arms (usually left)

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28
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does angina pain subside with rest?

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yes, or NTG

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29
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anxiety and angina?

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usually happen together

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30
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unstable angina requires

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medical intervention!

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31
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if ppl have to take 2 TNG,

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call EMS.

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32
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assessment of chest pain

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Scale of 1-10
Quality
Severity
Frequency
Location and radiation
Duration
Precipitating factors
Relieving factors

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33
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most common areas of pain for angina (just 4 places - most obvious)

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left arm, left chest, around neck, middle of back

34
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angina in males (men have chest pain, stomach pain and they sweat)

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typical spots, chest pain, stomach pain, sweating,

35
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angina in females

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anxiety, N/V, back of shoulder, dizziness, feels like a pulled muscle

36
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angina - Gerontologic Considerations

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Diminished pain transition that occurs with aging may affect presentation of symptoms
“Silent” CAD
Teach older adults to recognize their “chest pain–like” symptoms (i.e., weakness)
Pharmacologic stress testing; cardiac catheterization
Medications should be used cautiously!
could have target organ damage

37
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angina management - 3 Goals (gyna gets aspirin)

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Identify and respond ASAP - rest the patient, call for help and give them an aspirin
Establish prophylactic drug regimen
Widen or circumvent narrowed arteries

38
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angina treatment - HOB

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decrease myocaridal O2 demand and increase 02 supply, reduce and control risk factors, medications, reperfusion therapy, HOB 30 degrees

39
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meds for angina

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NTG, beta-adrenargic blockers, calcium channel blockers, antiplatelet and anticoagulants

40
Q

aspirin

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Acetylsalicylic Acid
Antiplatelet effect
81-325 mg
Chewable. chew it, they need it fast!

41
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NGT (Nitro dilates everything)

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Causes venous and arterial dilation and dilation of coronary arteries, resulting in decreased preload, afterload and increased blood flow to the myocardium

42
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NGT dosing

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Take 1 every 5 minutes X 3 doses sublingually
Don’t swallow
Take out cotton ball in container as it absorbs the drug
Keep in a dark, glass bottle, dry, cool & renew every 6 months
Usually burns/fizzes under tongue
HA

43
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NGT before administration

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Check BP before and after administration

44
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NGT - after meds have been given

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AHA recommends contacting EMS (911) after the client takes the first dose of NTG. Don’t wait more than 5 minutes to call 911

45
Q

NGT almost always causes a

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headache from the vasodilation

46
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morphine

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decreases cardiac workload
Analgesic effects decreases the sympathetic response thereby decreased diaphoresis lightheadedness, & Decreases HR, BP and venous return
Stimulates local histamine mediated responses
Might inhibit or delay of antiplatelet absorption

47
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beta blockers - what about the liver?

A

(beta1 selective
Decrease BP, P and myocardial contractility
Improve LV function

48
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Calcium Channel Blockers (Calcium dilates)

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Decrease BP and dilate coronary arteries

49
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angina patient education - exercise?

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Avoid isometric exercise
Rest frequently

50
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unstable angina - when does it occur? How long does it last?

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Change in pattern = ⇧ severity or > time
Not relieved by NTG or rest
Occurs at rest or awakens patient at night
> 15 minutes

51
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acute coronary symptoms - WBC and temp? (Aces raises my WBCs)

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Pain
Cold and clammy
Increased WBC and increased temp
ECG changes
N & V

52
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serial cardiac enzymes

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CPK (creatinine), LDH, troponin

53
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acute coronary syndrome - Common Precipitating Factors - what triggers it? (A cute coronary in my sleep)

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Exercise 13%
Unusual exertion 18%
Surgery 6%
Rest 51%
Sleep 8%

54
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signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) - how long? (Play aces for less than 30 min)

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coronary pain < 30 min severe. Not relieved by NTG and/or rest.
N/V
anxiety, apprehension, denial.
dyspnea, diaphroesis, palpitations, dysthrmias, orthopnea, weakness/fatigue, dizziness

55
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ACS diagnosis (Aces is inverted)

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Patient history
Signs & Symptoms
Type of pain
ECG changes
Inverted T waves
ST elevation
Q waves
Other tests
Cardiac enzymes
Cardiac markers

56
Q

ACS treatment (Aces gets hobs, then fiber)

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meds first, HOB, Fibrinolytics

57
Q

ACS - Fibrinolytics

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not first choice. Goal is to dissolve the clot that is blocking the blood flow to the heart and thereby decreasing the size of the infarction

58
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Fibrinolytics - nursing considerations (fiber bleeds)

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Detailed H & P are critical (bleeding and time of onset)
Initiate bleeding precautions, assess ECG, minimize anything that causes bleeding
Must be given in a compressible site

59
Q

can’t use Fibrinolytics if BP is…

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BP is higher than 180 or 100 diastolic

60
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Fibrinolytics nursing considerations - when can you use an invasive device?

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closely monitor, control high BP, avoid invasive device for 24 hrs, observe response, screen with provider all antiplatet or anticoagulants Rx

61
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what labs to monitor with fibrolytics

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hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, anti-Xa, PTT, INR/PT, fibrinogen

62
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nursing management ACS/MI

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Oxygen and medication therapy
Frequent VS assessment
Physical rest in bed with head of bed elevated
Relief of pain helps decrease workload of heart
Monitor I&O and tissue perfusion
Frequent position changes to prevent respiratory complications
Report changes in patient’s condition
Evaluate interventions!!!!

63
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invasive coronary artery procedures

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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
Coronary artery stent
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Cardiac surgery

64
Q

chest pain after PCI - percutaneous coronary intervention (basically just a stent) - could mean

A

stent moved.

65
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PCI (Angie is PCP)

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Known as balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

66
Q

PCI

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Known as balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

67
Q

PCI - invasive or not?

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non invasive

68
Q

PCI used to treat

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CAD, angina, acute MI in order to re-perfuse and save cardiac muscle. often combined with stent.

69
Q

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) (Cab in my thorax)

A

type of thoracic surgery

70
Q

The choice of bypass graft depends on

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where the blockage is, how much, size of arteries.

71
Q

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)

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is a pump
Patients will only have a MAP, no pulse

72
Q

exertion angina - causes (my hypo is exerting my hyper)

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Exercise, stress anxiety, large meals, tachycardia, anemia, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism

73
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angina - eating?

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Avoid overeating
Avoid excess caffeine or any drugs the increase HR
Lose weight if overweight
Diet modifications/changes
small meals

74
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angina - how long to wait after eating before exercise?

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Wait 2 hours after eating to exercise

75
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angina - how to dress?

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Dress warmly in cold weather
Adhere to medication regimen
Take NTG prophylactically
Stop smoking
Manage diabetes

76
Q

can’t use fibrinolytics with…

A

CNS disease or CVD

77
Q

no fibrinolytics if pt had trauma or stroke how soon?

A

last 3 weeks

78
Q

no fibrinolytics if pt had surgeries within

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surgeries within 4 weeks

79
Q

no fibronolytics if pt has what type of bleeding? And liver?

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intercranial bleed, blood thinners, kidney liver disease, pregnant

80
Q

after removing a client’s femoral sheath after cardiac catheterization, have what med available?

A

atropine. can cause vagal stimulation and bradycardia