Pre-test and post test for Cardiac Flashcards
What is the amount of blood pumped in 1 minute called
cardiac output
what is the most common primary diagnosis in the US
hypertension
what is hypertension called when it is not caused by another disease process
primary hypertension
when hypertension has caused damage to other organs, what is it called
complicated hypertension
which part of the heart pushes blood out to the rest of the body
left ventricle
what is the diet called that includes fruits, veggies, grains, fish, nuts, etc for cardiac pts
DASH
side effects of this med include orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, vertigo, and tachycardia
alpha-adrenergic antagonists (Alpha-blockers)
we monitor K+ when giving this med
furosimide
what is a diuretic that is primarily used to treat hypertension
hydrochlorathiazide
a decrease in bp upon standing of 20 mmHg or greater systolic or 10 mmHg or greater diastolic is called what
orthostatic hypotension
what is the primary nursing intervention for orthostatic hypotension
safety
vasoconstriction leads to increased bp: t or f
true
what part of the heart is the blood most oxygen rich
rt ventricle
accumulation of lipids or fatty substances in vessel walls is
atherlerosclerosis
what are age, gender, and ethnicity
non-modifiable risk factors
what is the cholesterol level we want to be high
HDL
inadequate blood flow or oxygen is called what
ischemia
what is predictable chest pain on exertion
stable angina
this indicates injury or infarction on an EKG
ST elevation
what is your most specific lab for cardiac injury
troponin
what is the lab most commonly used to identify heart failure
BNP
what is the diagnostic test used to look at heart wall motion and heart wall function
echo
what med do we not give if the pt has recently taken an erectile dysfunction med
nitroglycerin
this is common side effect of nitro
headache
what lab do you monitor when giving enoxaparin
platelets
what is the acronym to describe the treatment of an MI
MONA
if your pt’s urinary output is less than ____ an hour you should contact the physician
less than 30 mLs per hour
what is it called when the heart valve never completely closes and the blood continues to flow even though the valve is supposed to be shut
regurgitation
vitamin K is the antidote for what
warfarin (cumadine)
classic signs of this condition are focused on pulmonary issues such as SOB and wheezing
left sided heart failure
classic assessment finding in right sided heart failure is what
edema
what is the best way for a pt to monitor their fluid balance at home
daily wt
this leg pain is induced by walking and usually subsides when at rest
innermitten claudication
use of this type of med puts pt at an increased for DVT
oral contraceptives
