Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Med Surg 1 > Valve and Infections Disorders > Flashcards

Valve and Infections Disorders Flashcards

valves and their problems

1
Q

What is a potential complication of taking anti coagulants?

A

Bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What should be done before giving a client a beta blocker?

A

Check Pulse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is a last resort treatment for valve disorders

A

Valve replacement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

If clients have trouble breathing how should they position themselves

A

sitting or with head up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is a common cause of aortic stenosis

A

Old age-calcium build-up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When a client has mitral prolapse what should they avoid

A

stimulants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What 2 lab tests are needed when a patient is on warfarin

A

PT and INR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is aortic regurgitation

A

Aortic valve doesn’t close completely and backflow of blood goes to left ventricle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the best diagnostic test to identify valve problems

A

Echocardiogram

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are symptoms of pulmonary edema

A

crackles, pink, frothy sputum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A mitral valve prolapse patient benefits from elevating the legs 90 degrees because…

A

It increases blood flow back to the heart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a common cause of mitral regurgitation

A

Rheumatic heart diasease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the heart sound that indicates impending heart failure

A

S3- Kentucky

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is balloon valvuloplasty used for

A

Mitral stenosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the care for a patient suffering from myocarditis

A

Bedrest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How can one differentiate between the pain of myocarditis and MI?

A

Myocarditis pain is relieved when sitting forward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

If a patient has a history of rheumatic heart disease should they do before any dental procedure

A

Ask for Prophylactic antibiotic

18
Q

What is the most common bacteria that causes rheumatic fever

A

Group A Streptococcal Beta

19
Q

What are symptoms of pericarditis

A

sharp pain, friction rub, dyspnea, low-grade fever, cough

20
Q

How does cardiomyopathy affect CO

A

decreases cardiac output

21
Q

What is petichiae

A

red dots under the skin which indicates bleeding

22
Q

What is treatment for end stage cardiomyopathy

A

Heart Transplant

23
Q

What type of cardiomyopathy is common amongst younger people

A

Hypertrophic

24
Q

Which type of cardiomyopathy results in increase in size especially along the septum

A

Hypertrophic

25
Q

Which valve is most likely affected by rheumatic heart disease

A

Mitral valve

26
Q

What is the test to determine thrombophlebitis in the leg

A

Homan’s sign

27
Q

what is normal BP

A

less than 120/ less than 80

28
Q

What is prehypertention BP

A

120-139/80-89

29
Q

What is Stage 1 BP

A

140-159/90-99

30
Q

What is Stage 2 BP

A

greater than 160/ greater than 100

31
Q

What can happen if a client suddenly stops taking anti hypertensive meds

A

Rebound hypertension

32
Q

What is a common side effect of ACE Inhibitors

A

Dry cough

33
Q

What is a concern for a patient taking a potassium sparing diuretic

A

Having too much potassium

34
Q

What is a concern for all patient taking anti hypertensive meds especially at first

A

Risk for falls

35
Q

What hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex and is released in the renin/angiotensin process

A

aldosterone

36
Q

What electrolyte imbalance commonly occurs in patients taking loop or thiazide diuretics

A

potassium

37
Q

How should a patient be directed to take potassium

A

take with food

38
Q

Which class of antibiotics cannot be given with loop diuretics

A

Aminoglycosides

39
Q

What can happen if loop diuretics and aminoglycosides are given together

A

Ototoxicity (deaf)

40
Q

How could furosemide effect blood sugar

A

raises it

Med Surg 1 (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions