Exam 2 Flashcards
BNP is a hormone produced when atrial pressure
increases
irregular heart reate is a hallmark of
afib
Preload in right sided HF is
increased
CO in right sided HF is
decreased
Pleural effusion, S3 and S4 heart sounds, crackles, and an increased heart rate indicate
left sided HF
low CO
Cor pulmonale is the
dilation of the right ventricle caused by pulmonary disease, manifests as right sided HF
chest pain, tachycardia, anxiety and dizziness indicate
pulmonary embolism
edema, murmurs, and jvd indicate
right sided HF
an abnormal, irregular, and rapid heartbeat indicates
afib
Digitalis effects the
AV node
Verapamil is
a CCB to reduce ventricular filling
Metoproplol is
a BB that reduces ventricular filing
____ may worsen chest pain by decreassing venous return and further increasing obstruction of blood flow from the heart
nitrates
splinter hemorrhages indicate
IE
Afib and IE can cause
embolic stroke
steps for defib
Turn on, select proper energy level, synchronizer off, apply conductive materials, charge, position paddles, call clear, deliver charge
When ischemia is prolonged and not immediately reversible ____ develops
Acute Coronary Syndrome
ACS is associated with
deterioration of a once stable atheroxlerotic plaque that ruptures, exposing the intima to blood and stimulates platelet aggregation and local vasoconstriction with thrombus formation
an NSTEMI is
partially occlusive
a STEMI is
total occlusion
the first line of treatment for patients with STEMI is
emergent PCI
Venous thrombosis results in
asymmetry in limb circumference
______ exam is performed on HTN patiesnt to identify target organ damage
opthalmic
Diuresis and vasodilation ______ preload
decrease
fluid administration _______ preload
increases
