ANSWERS
3rd trimester of preg, indication of pre-eclampsia correct answer hypertensive.
greater than 140/90
30 yo with Afib, new onset, what's it look like correct answer can't breath, SVT, no
perfusion with 120+, patients put on digoxin.
ACE inhibitors correct answer "PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril
Antihypertensive. Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin
II (powerful vasoconstrictor). Decreases BP, Decreased Aldosterone secretions,
Sodium and fluid loss.
Check BP before giving (hypotension)
*Orthostatic Hypotension
ACE inhibitors reaction correct answer tingling in my lips followed by swelling
then angioedema. Also cause a cough.
Assess intermittent claudication correct answer check pulses in extremities.
dorsalis pedius, and posterior tibia.
Beta blockers and asthmatics correct answer not supposed to have.
, Beta Blockers correct answer decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking
beta receptors
BUN correct answer 10-20
Ca lab value correct answer 9-11
CAD risk factors correct answer SMOKING #1
Age >55
male
fam hx
personal hx peripheral vasc/Cerebrovascular disease
smoking
lipid abnorm
DM
HTN
obesity
sedentary
cocaine
estrogen use
Calcium - Hypercalcemia - Manfestations correct answer slowing HR; poor tissue
blood flow (cyanosis & pallor); assess for dysrhythmias; allows blood clots to form
more easily when blood flow is poor, clotting more likely in lower legs;
Neuromuscular: severe muscle weakness and decreased deep tendon reflexes