random 3 Flashcards
nitroglycerin for a pt that has it prescribed can be given (how many/how long for a total of)
1 tablet every 3-5 minutes
total of 3
administering aspri how muh
160-325 mg
what r 3 signs that nitro can be given?
pt has ches pains
pt has prescribed nitro
approval from medical direction
3 most common finding in a stroke
facial droop
arm drift
speech disturbances
for a stroke if pt is unresponsive put them in hat position?
if alert put them in what position?
supine
semi-fowlers do not elevate head and chest greater than30 degrees
signs and symptoms of transient ischemic attack typically disappear within
10-15 min
within 1 hr never longer than 24hr
this refers to oxygen deficit in the tissues affects the brain and causes the striokelike signs and symptoms to appear
ischema