part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
episodic vasospastic disorder of the small cutaneous arteries
A
raynauds phenomenon
2
Q
What medication needs to be avoided for a pt with raynauds?
A
pseudophedrine
-it is a vasoconstrictor
3
Q
In what veins are DVT most commonly involved?
A
iliac
femoral
4
Q
Venous thrombosis virchows triad
A
- venous stasis
- damage of endothelium
- hypercoagulation of the blood
5
Q
What are the clinical manifestations of superficial vein thrombosis?
A
palpable, firm, subcutaneous cordlike vein
-may see mild temp and elevation of leukocytes
6
Q
What is the drug therapy for VTE?
A
- vit. K antagonist: warfarin
- thrombin inhibitors: UH, LMWH
- factor Xa inhibitors: arixtra (air bubble), xarelto, eliquis
- VTE prophylaxis: UH, LMWH or fondaparinux
7
Q
What might a pt say if they have CVI?
A
i cant get my shoe on at the end of the day
8
Q
- brawny appearance
- itchy
- serosanguineous drainage from ulcer
A
CVI and venous lef ulcer
