Exam Flashcards
ACE/ ARBs are used to
prevent ventricular remodeling
hypertension
an enzyme in the body from producing angiotensin II
a substance that narrows blood vessels.
ACE side effects
cough
hyperkalemia
angioedema (pt. has trouble breathin)
What is BiDil
a combo medication for African american patient with HF
The patient is seeing yellow halos, and experienceing n+v the nurse should
check digoxin toxicity
The patient taking Zetia (ezetimibe) which of these symptoms should the patient report to the provider?
yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
LFT elevation ?
Digoxin is used to
improve quality of life with HF patients
drop HR
increases contractility
Isororbie mononitrates are used as
long-acting nitrates given to pts when discharged from the hospital
+ tech pt to monitor
How can you Diagnosis HF
BNP over 100
Unstable angina is characterized by
crushing pain longer than 5 mins when patient is at rest
STEMI has
ST elevation
non-stemi
does not have ST elevation
Mi is diagnosed when the troponin is over
2.3
omega 3 fatty acid is used to
lower triglcerdies
thrombolytic therapy should begin within the first
30mins of an MI
a patient is on a statin and experiences pain/tenderness. the nurse should tell them to
stop the medication and notify their HCP
Nitro should never be taken w what medication?
viagra (sildenafil) because it causes vasodilation
nitro patient teaching for safety
change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Normal total cholesterol is
less than 200
Normal Triglycerides is
less than 150
normal HDL is
over 40 (men) over 50 (in women)
Normal LDL is
less than 100
Fibric acid is used to
lower triglycerides
PCI must be done within
90 mins
What is PCI
(PCI, formerly known as angioplasty with stent)
PCI the nurse should
assess for bleeding
bed rest 6-8 hours
assess distal pulse
do frequent vitals
What are atypical s/s of an MI for women
epigastric distress (stomach pain)
pain that radiates to the jaw or left arm
SOB
Decorticate
adduction movement towards the body
The patient grabbing ET tube is an example of
purposeful movement
Breakfast meal for someone with HF
bran cereal with skim milk
Pt HR is 56 and due to metoprolol the nurse should
hold the med
Patient has a femoral catheter what is important for the nurse to assess?
distal pulse of the same extermity
