CVS Slides Flashcards
1
Q
A hypertensive crisis would be a BP of over…
A
180/120
2
Q
Pain from a myocardial infarction refers where?
A
to the shoulder, down the arm, along the back and sternum
3
Q
In what condition might brittle fingernails be seen?
A
Raynaud’s
4
Q
In what type of CVS condition would their be absent pulses in the extremities?
A
PAD
5
Q
In what type of CVS condition would their be absent hair in the extremities?
A
PAD
6
Q
Thick, ridged nails would likely be seen in what type of CVS condition?
A
PAD
7
Q
What are the 4 main causes of edema?
A
- increased BV permeability
- obstruction of lymphatic flow
- increased capillary/venous pressure
- decrease in plasma proteins
