Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
Meds
A
Adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers
Ex: ACE, Beta blocker, Aspirin, Heparin
2
Q
CRP Cardiac testing is for
A
inflammation
3
Q
Troponin cardiac testing is for
A
damage to the heart muscle
4
Q
D-dimer cardiac testing is for
A
clot breakup
5
Q
EKG(ECG) cardiac testing is for
A
rhythm interpretation/ monitoring
6
Q
Homan sign cardiac testing is for
A
dorsiflexion/ calf muscle pain
7
Q
Right sided heart failure signs
A
Dependent edema, jugular vein distention, abdominal distention, hepatomegaly, anorexia/nausea, weight gain
8
Q
Left sided heart failure signs
A
Dyspnea, tachypnea, crackles in lungs, cough, nocturnal dyspnea