Inflammatory & Structural Flashcards
1
Q
Infective Endocarditis Prophylatic
A
antibiotic for patients having
- dental procedure
- respiratory tract incisions
- tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
- surgery: infected skin or musculoskeletal tissue
2
Q
Infective Endocarditis Care
A
- IV antibiotics
- antipyretics
- fluids
- rest
3
Q
IE Signs
A
- weight changes
- chills
- hematuria
- Osler’s nodes
- splinter hemorrhage
4
Q
IE Teaching
A
- avoid infectious people
- avoid stress/fatigue
- prophylactic antibiotics
- high risk of stroke, pulmonary edema, HF
5
Q
IE Ambulatory Care
A
- antibiotics for 4-6 wks
- IV lines
- monitor labs
- deep breath/cough every 2 hrs
6
Q
Valvular Heart Disease Surgeries
A
- PTBV
- valve replacement: requires long term coagulation
7
Q
VHD Signs
A
- palpitations
- weakness
- activity intolerance
- dizziness
- fever, sweating
8
Q
VHD Obj Data
A
- S3 & S4
- Dysrhythmias
- changes in pulse pressure
- water hammer or thready pulses
- hepatomegaly
9
Q
VHD Health Promotion
A
–Diagnosing and treating streptococcal infection
–Prophylactic antibiotics for patients with history
–Monitor INR: 2.5-3.5 = therapeutic
