Module 2 Flashcards
Who can obtain consent from the patient
The doctor only
What is the number one cause of death in the US
Cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerosis
Harding/narrowing of arteries
Unstable angina
Small clots break off and occludes an artery
Myocardial infarction
Large blood clot completely occludes a artery in the heart leading to muscle death
Why are “Statin” drugs such as Atorvastatin prescribed for pts with ACS
To reduce plaque build up & reduce cholesterol
Why are antiplatelet drugs such as Aspirin or Plavix prescribed to pts with ACS
To prevent formation of blood clots
Why are beta blockers such as metoprolol prescribes for pts with ACS
To reduce the effects or excessive adrenergic stimulation (to prevent more load on the heart)
Define systolic vs diastolic pressure (BP)
Systolic: pressure in arteries when heart is contracting
Diastolic: pressure in arteries when heart is at rest or filling
CHF: right sided vs left sided
Right side- right side of heart fails to pump blood effectively to the lungs, causing blood to back up in the peripheral circulation
Left side- left side fails to pump blood out into the circulation effectively causing blood to back up into the lungs
H&T of PEA (probably causes)
Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hypoglycemia
Hypo/hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
Toxins
Tamponade
Trauma
Thrombosis
Tension pneumo
How does the contraction of the atria present on an EKG
P wave
How does the contraction of the ventricles present on an EKG
QRS complex
How does the repolarization of the Atria present on ekg
Does not show. Hidden behind the QRS complex
How does the repolarization of the ventricles show on ekg
T wave
