Test 2 study guide

Question 1

Nitro

Answer 1

Relaxes blood vessels
S/S weakness, dizzy, arrhythmias, blurred vision

Question 2

Amiodarone

Answer 2

Antiarrhythmias
S/S - dizzy, nausea, chills, fatique, chest pain

Question 3

Atropine

Answer 3

Slow heart beat and decrease secretions
S/S - urinary retention, confusion, blurred vision, dizzy

Question 4

Epinephrine

Answer 4

Allergic reactions or asthma attacks
S/S - headache, anxiety, tachycardia

Question 5

Aspirin

Answer 5

Reduce fever, pain
S/S - Heartburn, dizziness, headache, upset stomach

Question 6

Plavix

Answer 6

Prevent blood clots
S/S - Headache, bruise, diarrhea

Question 7

Enoxaparin

Answer 7

Prevent blood clots
S/S - bruise, back pain, red/brown urine

Question 8

Beta blocker

Answer 8

Slow heart rate
S/S low bp, slow hr, cold hands/feet

Question 9

AICD/ICD

Answer 9

An ICD sends an electrical shock to the heart to change the rhythm back to normal, a process called defibrillation

Question 10

What is management of cardiac arrest

Answer 10

Recognize
CPR
Defib

Question 11

What is management of respiratory arrest>

Answer 11

Open airway
Oxygen
Rescue breath
CPR
ET
Suction