Terms Flashcards
1
Q
CO = ?
A
HR x SV
2
Q
Tissue Perfusion is dependent on what?
A
Adequate CO
3
Q
CO changes according to what?
A
The bodies needs
4
Q
What are Factor that affect CO?
A
- HR and certain arrhythmias
- Blood volume (More= increase CO, less= decrease CO)
- Decreased contractility (MI, meds, Cardiac muscle disease)
5
Q
What meds are used to decrease preload?
A
- Diuretics (furosemide)
- Nitrates (nitroglycerin)
6
Q
What meds are used to reduce after load?
A
- ACE inhibitors
- ARBS
- Hydralazine
- Nitrates
7
Q
What meds improve contractility?
A
-Inotropes (dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone)
8
Q
What meds are used for rate control?
A
- BB
- Calcium channel blockers
- Digoxin
9
Q
What meds are for rhythm control?
A
-Antiarrhythmics (amiodarone)
10
Q
If CO decreases, will you perfuse properly?
A
NO
11
Q
Id decreased CO will LOC go up or down?
A
Down
12
Q
If decreased CO will client report chest pain?
A
YEs
13
Q
If CO decreases what will lungs sound like?
A
Wet and will be SOB
14
Q
If CO decreases what will clients skin feel like?
A
Cold and clammy
15
Q
IF CO decreases what will happen to UO?
A
does down
