Weed, Anticoagulants, CO Flashcards
1
Q
synthetic marijuana
A
negative on UDS axiety HTN horrible feelings of doom and dread palpitations diaphoresis
2
Q
anticoagulants
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Warfarin (coumadin)
Heparin (treat with protamine sulfate)
Pradaxa, Xeralto
3
Q
Warfarin (coumadin)
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- inhibits clotting by blocking Vit K dependent clotting factors
- Tox: hematuria, GI bleed, bruising, intra-abdominal bleeding
- Comps: tramua, bleeding
- Tx: discontinue, Vit K, FFP
4
Q
CO facts
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binds to Hgb 250x that of Oxygen
reduces O2 delivery/carry capacity
5
Q
CO poisoning
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ABG/symptoms 10-20%=HA, N/V, dizziness, abd pain 20-60%=confusion, dyspnea, syncope >60%=coma, death, hypotension, seizures fetus/neonate more susceptible
6
Q
CO poisoning diagnosis
A
pulse ox not helpful
half-life CO-HB 5 hrs in room air
-reduced if 100% oxygen
-more reduced in hyperbaric chamber