Test Left Overs Flashcards
Hypoglycemia blood glucose levels
<50mg/dL
Hypoglycemia aka…
Insulin shock
What type of pt. does hypoglycemia happen to more often?
More often in type one diabetes than type two
Hypoglycemia is caused by…
Too much insulin Over exertion Not eating Vomiting food intake Sudden drop in blood glucose
Hypoglycemia S/S
Restlessness, anxiousness, irritability Diaphoresis, tachycardia Pale, cool skin, tremors ALOC Coma
DKA means..
The body’s cells become acidic and toxic because all the cells besides the brain are starving
What causes ischemic strokes
Often atherosclerosis
Seizures means…
Disorganized electrical activity within the brain
What’s the typical cause of syncope
Temporary loss of blood flow to the brain
Syncope causes
Cardiac emergencies Hypotension Neurological problems Stress/ diabetes Pregnancy Anemia Medications Toxic exposure
Atherosclerosis is …
The build up of plaque in a blood vessel which can restrict or obstruct blood flow
What’s the name of the cough when pink fluid comes out of the mouth?
Sputnik cough and it is associated with left heart problems
S/S of CHF
Dyspnea Chest pain Pulmonary edema JVD Pedal edema Orthopnea (difficulty breathing while laying down)
Diffuse pain 1 2 3 4 5
Early appendicitis Bowel obstruction AAA Gastroenteritis Black widow spider bite
Referred pain - locations
Appendicitis - around naval Cholecystitis - right shoulder AAA - low back & RLQ Kidney stones - R&L flanks radiating to groin Pancreatitis - upper quadrants & back
