ch7: cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
hypertension
A
treatment of underlying cause
lifestyle mods
antihypertensive meds
2
Q
angina
A
sublingual nitroglycerin
treatment of underlying condition
3
Q
corona artery disease
A
lipid lowering meds
low fat diet
exercise
stop smoking
-coronary artery bypass grafting in serve cases
4
Q
myocardial infarction
(heart attack)
A
asprin
cpr if unconscious
defibrillation
anticoagulant medication
immediate emergency protocol
5
Q
aneurysm
A
surgery
6
Q
congestive heart failure
CHF
A
meds to address tachycardia
diuretic meds to treat edema
antihypertensive meds
7
Q
marital valve prolapse
A
none for mild cases
meds to treat
surgery to repair
8
Q
thrombophlebitis
A
heat
compression stockings
anticoagulant medication
surgery
