Med Surg Flashcards
What are the precipitating factors of angina?
Exertions (activity and exercise)
Eating
Emotional distress
Extreme temps
What are the signs of arterial occlusion?
Pain
Pulselessness
Pallor
Parasthesia
What is the treatment for congestive heart failure?
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Dopamine
Diuretics
Oxygen
Gasses (ABGs)
[MADD DOG]
What are the causes of heart murmurs?
Stenosis fo valve
Partial obstruction
Aneurysms
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
[SPASM]
Care of a HTN patient
Daily weight
Intake and output
Urine output
Response of blood pressure
Electrolytes
Take pulse
Ischemic episodes or TIAs
Complications: CVA, CAD, CHF, CRF
[DIURETIC]
Causes of shortness of breath?
Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolus
What are the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia?
Lethargy
Leg cramps
Limp muscles
Low, shallow respirations
Lethal cardiac dysrhythmia s
Lots of urine
What are the signs of hypoxia? (Early and late)
Early: restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia/tachypnea
Late: bradycardia, extreme restlessness, dyspnea
What are the signs of a pneumothorax?
Pleuritic pain
Tracheal deviation
Hyper resonance
Onset sudden
Reduced breath sounds
Absent fremitus
X-ray showing collapsed lung
What kind of diet should someone with diverticulitis have?
High fiber
What is cholecystitis?
Inflammation of the gall bladder
What foods should someone with cholecystitis avoid?
High fat meals
Coffee
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Onions
Legumes
Highly seasoned foods
What is nephrotic syndrome?
Proteins leaking into the urine
What diet should someone with nephrotic syndrome follow?
Sufficient protein and low sodium
