Reviewer #7 Flashcards
Obstruction of blood flow in the part of the pulmonary vascular system by embolus
Pulmonary Embolism
Other term for Pulmonary Embolism
Thromboembolism
Pulmonary Embolism is classified as?
Medical Emergency
Pathognomonic sign of PE
Pleuritic chest pain
Treatment of choice for PE
Prevention
Most common non thrombonic pulmonary emboli
Fat Emboli
Small emboli may be?
Asymptomatic
Common symptoms of PE
Dyspnea and Pleuritic chest pain
Massive embolus may cause
Syncope and Cyanosis
Effective means of preventing venous stasis and reduces PE
Early Embulation
Medicine for severe pleuritic CP and anxiety
Analgesics
Pulmonary artery catheter
Swan Ganz Catheter
Confirmatory test of pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary Angiography
Blood thinner medicines used in PE
Anticoagulant (Aspirin, Heparin, and Warfarin)
Alters synthesis of vitamin K
Warfarin
Since Warfarin is toxic the antidote is?
Phytomenadione (Vit K)
Test for warfarin?
Prothrombin Time (PT) Test
Since Heparin is toxic the antidote is?
Protamine Sulfate
Test for Heparin
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Removal of an embolus
Embolectomy
Abnormal elevation of pulmonary arterial pressure
Pulmonary Hypertension