Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Treatment Flashcards
What is the treatment of Coronary Artery Diseases
restoring adequate blood flow; vasodilators; angioplasty; ACE inhibitors
What is the treatment of Angina Pectoris
cessation of strenuous activity; nitroglycerin tablets under the tongue
What is the treatment of Myocardial Infarction
oxygen; aspirin; thrombolytic drugs; CABG; stent most effective
What is the treatment of Cardiac Arrest
CPR; AEDs; epinephrine; antiarrhytmic drugs
What is the treatment of Essentail Hypertension
diuretics; ACE inhibitors; Calcium channel blockers
What is the treatment of Malignant Hypertension
IV vasodilators; drug therapy for life
What is the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
Digitalis to strengthen and slow heart beat; pacemaker; heart transplant
What is the treatment of Cor Pulmonale
relieving the causative factors in the pulmonary system and reducing hypoxia; Bronchodilators; oxygen; low-salt diet
What is the treatment of Pulmonary Edema
Fowler’s position and oxygen therapy;
What is the treatment of Cardiomyopathy
antiarrhythmic agents, digitalis, and anticoagulan drugs;
What is the treatment of Pericarditis
corticosteroids; managing underlying systemic disease and reducing inflammation
What is the treatment of Myocarditis
antiinfective agents if infection is cause; medications
What is the treatment of Endocarditis
identify causative organism for antiinfective therapy;
What is the treatment of Rheumatic Fever
treatment with course of antibiotics after strep prevents this; eradicate strep no rheumatic fever
What is the treatment of Rheumatic Heart Disease
reduce stenosis of valves; surgery to relieve stenosis; good dental hygiene to prevent further infection
What is the treatment of Mitral Stenosis
limit sodium intake; diuretics; anticoagulants; digoxin
What is the treatment of Mitral Insufficiency
bed-rest; oxygen therapy; antibiotics; surgical repair of replacement of valve
What is the treatment of Mitral Valve Prolapse
not required for asymptomatic patients; beta-blockers; avoid caffeine, smoking
What is the treatment of Arrhythmias
depends on type of arrhytmia; some resolve; anticoagulants; oxygen therapy; cardioversion;
What is the treatment of Shock
agressive intervention; ABC (airway, breathing, circulation); surgery; oxygen therapy
What is the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock
medications that increase the efficiency of the myocardium
What is the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade
inserting needle into pericardial space and withdrawing the offending blood; surgery to repair leak
What is the treatment of Emboli
depends on area; immediate treatment; Heparin; thrombolytic therapy
What is the treatment of Atherosclerosis
dietary changes to reduce saturated fats and foods high in cholesterol and lipids; hyperlipidemic drugs
What is the treatment of Aneurysms
size, location, and likelihood of rupture; surgical repair before leak or rupture;
What is the treatment of Phlebitis
symptomatic; analgesics; do not massage affected tender area
What is the treatment of Thrombophlebitis
area immobilized to prevent from spreading and dislodging; heparin; antibiotics
What is the treatment of Varicose Veins
lying down and elevating feet higher than the heart; legs in warm water; supportive stalkings; sclerotherapy
What is the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)
cessation of smoking; medications; surgery for clots
What is the treatment of Raynaud’s Disease
application of warmth to affected areas; stop smoking; avoid cold and stress; drug therapy to dilate vessels
What is the treatment of Anemias
directed at cause of anemia; iron supplements for iron-deficiency; Vitamin B12 injections for pernicious anemia
What is the treatment of Agranulocytosis
eliminate any offending microorganism aggressive antimicrobial therapy; fatal within a week; treatment vital
What is the treatment of Polycythemia
periodic phlebotomy to reduce blood volume; myelosuppressive drugs and radiation
What is the treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
agressive chemotherapy for 2 to 3 years; CNS prophylaxis; allogenic bone marrow transplant
What is the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
withheld until symptomatic; chemotherapy; monoclonal antibodies; nonmyeloablative transplants
What is the treatment of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
chemotherapy; bone marrow transplant
What is the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
bone marrow transplant is chance for complete cure to CML
What is the treatment of Lymphedema
aimed at reducing swelling; elevate limb above heart; elastic bandages or stockings; diuretics
What is the treatment of Lymphangitis
systemic antibiotics; surgical drainage of purulent material is indicated
What is the treatment of Hodkin’s Disease
radiation therapy; chemotherapy
What is the treatment of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma
waiting until symptoms present to start chemotherapy; bone marrow transplant
What is the treatment of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
blood transfusion; monitor vitals to check for complications
What is the treatment of Classic Hemphilia
no cure; factor VIII administered to stop bleeding; transfusions of blood;
What is the treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
IV heparin inhibits formation of additional microthrombi and prevents aggregation of platelets
