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1
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normal PR interval

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.10-.20

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normal QRS complex

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.05-.12

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3
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saw tooth waves are characteristic of…

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atrial flutter

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4
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causes of atrial flutter

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heart disease
MI
CHF
pericarditis

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tx for atrial flutter

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If hemodynamically stable → vigilant observation
If hemodynamically unstable → digitalis, beta blockers
Lastly - cardioversion

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6
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causes of atrial fibrillation

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heart disease
pulmonary disease
stress
alcohol
caffeine

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7
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tx for a fib

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If a common rhythm disturbance in a hemodynamically stable patient → might be no treatment
Digitalis, CCBs, BBs
Cardioversion if unstable
Sync cardioversion shocks on R wave

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8
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how to tx v tach

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Patient is awake and alert with adequate vital signs → amiodarone
-150 mg IV bolus over 10 minutes
-Might add BB to prevent from coming back

If patient has inadequate vital signs and is not awake → treat with defib/cardioversion

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9
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what is v fib referred to as?

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sudden cardiac death

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10
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tx for v fib

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Defibrillate
CPR
Defibrillate
CPR, epinephrine 3-5 mins
Defibrillate
Continue with CPR, ACLS protocol
Second drug of choice = amiodarone high dose (300 mg IV)

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11
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do you have a pulse with v fib

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rhythm does not generate a pulse

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12
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which receptors are in the heart

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beta 1

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13
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when heart rate goes up, what is it called

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chornotropy

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14
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when contractility increases, what is it called

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inotrophy

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15
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what is CO

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amount of blood heart pumps per minute
SV x HR

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16
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normal CO

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4-8 l / minute

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17
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normal CVP

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2-8 mmhg

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18
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MOA of ace inhibitors

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blocks conversion of angiotensin to angiotensin II
results in decreased renin levels –> decreased aldosterone
results in vasodilation

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19
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3 nursing considerations for ACE inhibitors

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can cause dry cough - need to manage so it doesn’t lead to angioedema
monitor BP
contraindicated during pregnancy

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20
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which drugs are the sartans?

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ARBs

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21
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nursing considerations for CCBs

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avoid grapefruit
monitor for orthostatic hypotension
gingival hyperplasia

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22
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what kind of drug is amlodipine

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CCB (selective)

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23
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do patients on CCBs need to stop taking calcium supplements

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no

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24
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what are 2 examples of arterial vasodilator

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hydralazine
minoxidil

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25
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when is hydralazine used

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hypertensive crisis

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26
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what are 2 venous dilators

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nitroglycerine
isosorbide dinitrate

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3 nursing considerations for beta blockers

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do not discontinue abruptly
can mask signs of hypoglycemia
caution with asthma and COPD - can cause bronchospasm

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what kind of med is amiodarone

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k+ channel blocker

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MOA of amiodarone

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stops K+ from leaving cells and prolongs resting period

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30
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which clients should not receive atropine

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clients with glaucoma because it’ll cause blurred vision (it is an anticholinergic)

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31
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when should adenosine be used

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SVT

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32
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how should adenosine be administred

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rapid push

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33
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what does digoxin do

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increased contractility (+ inotrope)
decrease HR (- chronotrope)

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34
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what are therapeutic lab levels for digoxin

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.5-2ng/ml

35
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early signs of digoxin toxicity

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n/v
anorexia
vision changes

36
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late signs/symptoms of digoxin

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bradycardia –> arrythmias

37
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which electrolyte abnormalities increases digoxin toxicity

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hypokalemia
hypomagnesemia
hypercalcemia

38
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what does licorice extract act like

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aldosterone –> Na/H2O retention, and K+ loss

39
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when should you hold digoxin

A

HR < 60

40
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what is the antidote for digoxin

A

digoxin immune fab

41
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do you have a pedal pulse in peripheral vascular disease

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YES because when you palpate pulses you are feeling for pulsation through an artery

42
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what is peripheral vascular disease

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inadequate venous return over a long period

43
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s/s of peripheral vascular disease

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brown discoloration
uneven wound edges around ankle
swelling

44
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tx for peripheral vascular disease

A

elevate legs
focus on proper wound care

45
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superior vena cava syndrome: what is the patho

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blood can’t drain from upper body d/t tumor or solid body putting pressure on SVC

46
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s/s of superior vena cava syndrome

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headache
blurry vision
glossitis
distension of veins above chest
upper extremity edema
dyspnea
facial plethora

47
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what is facial plethora

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facial swelling and puffiness
redness
symptom of SVC

48
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what are 4 causes of aneurysms

A

atherosclerosis
HTN
smoking
family history

49
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what is an aneurysm?

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local dialation of a vessel wall
most common = aorta

50
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s/s of abdominal aortic aneurysm

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abdominal/back pain
gnawing/sharp pain

51
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s/s of thoracic aortic aneurysm

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SOB
hoarseness/struggling to swallow
upper back pain

52
Q

which patients are at risk for embolism

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pregnancy d/t hypercoagulable state
a fib
long bone fracture (fat embolism)

53
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s/s of fat embolism

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hypoxia
dyspnea
tachypnea
confusion
altered LOC
petechial rash

54
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what is peripheral arterial disease

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atherosclerosis of arteries that perfuse limbs

55
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4 signs of PAD

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pallor
pulselessness
hairlessness
intermittent claudication
poor/absent pedal pulses
eschar in wounds

56
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what is intermittent claudication

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pain that occurs in legs when walking
pain that gets better with rest

57
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tx for PAD

A

dangle legs
antiplatelet therapy

58
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tx for PVD

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elevate legs
proper wound care

59
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instructions for nitroglycerine

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do not swallow
sublingual
administered 1 pill q5 mins for 3 doses
expect a headache!
keep in a dark bottle in dry, cool place

60
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is a myocardial infarction reversible or irreversible damage

A

irreversible

61
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what does ST elevation inidcate

A

injury
QRS does not come back to baseline
inverted T wave

62
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what would show ischemia on a EKG

A

ST depression and/or T wave inversion

63
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what is door to balloon time? (PCI)

A

90 minutes

64
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3 causes of pericarditis

A

infection
tumor
drugs

65
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4 findings for pericarditis

A

sharp chest pain
tachypnea
fever & chills
weakness

66
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tx for pericarditis

A

NSAIDs

67
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2 findings for pericardial effusion

A

chest pain
muffled heart sounds d/t fluid

68
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tx or pericardial effusion

A

pericardiocentesis to remove fluid

69
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cardiac tamponande s/s

A

chest pain
SOB
decreased CO
muffled heart sounds
JVD
narrowed pulse pressure (<40)

70
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what is endocarditis

A

infection and inflammation of the endocardium

71
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what is the number 1 cause of HF

A

HTN

72
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LHF symtpoms (FORCED)

A

fatigue
orthopnea
rales/restlessness
cyanosis/confusion
extreme weakness
dyspnea

73
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8 signs of RHF

A

JVD
dependent edema
hepatomegaly
splenomegaly
ascites
weight gain
fatigue
anorexia

74
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how do you decrease workload of the heart

A

ACEs to decrease afterload
ARBs to decrease afterload
diuretics
digoxin to increase contractility

75
Q

what does hyperkalemia look like on an EKG

A

wide flat P
prolonged PR
widened QRS
depressed ST
tall peaked T waves

76
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if you see prominent u-waves on an EKG, what electrolyte imbalance exists

A

hypokalemia

77
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what electrolyte disturbance can cause long QT

A

hypo calcemia –> can lead to v tach

78
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hypomagnesemia EKG

A

prolonged PR
long QT
can go into torsades!

79
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hypermagnesemia EKG

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wide flat P wave
tall T wave (not peaked)

80
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what receptors does norepi work on

A

alpha 1
causes peripheral vasoconstriction

81
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when is dopamine used

A

low doses used in kidney failure to increase renal blood flow

low doses increases contractility

high doses cause vasoconstriction

82
Q

when is milrinone used

A

cardiogenic shock
decreased CO
congenital/aquired heart defects

83
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what kind of drug is milrinone

A

phosphodiesterase inhibitor
phosphodiesterase breaks down cAMP
allows heart o contract more

84
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s/s of cardiac tamponade

A

tachycardia
tachypnea
pericardial rub
JVD
hypotension
narrowed pulse pressure

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