ANSWERS
-statin correct answer lipid drug
1 kg correct answer how many kg in 1 L?
5 A's correct answer -ask
-advise
-assess
-assist
-arrange
10 L correct answer how many liters can pitting edema be?
38.5 correct answer temp to notify instructor/rn r/t infection
afterload correct answer stress in the wall of the left ventricle during ejection. R/T
PRESSURE
angina care plan correct answer -monitored bed
-IV access
-labs (CBC, lytes, troponin, CK-MB)
-o2
-prn meds (nitro)
,-diagnostic tests (stress test, angio)
angina pectoris correct answer -temporary and reversible condition
-heart isn't getting enough O2
annuloplasty correct answer ring that goes in valves, tightens things up
anticoagulants correct answer heparin IV and coumadin
Antidysrhythmics correct answer lidocaine IV, beta-blockers IV
aortic stenosis correct answer need high pressures, NTG contraindicated for chest
pain
ARB correct answer losartan
ASA lab level correct answer platelets, hold if too low
beta blockers correct answer -for chronic angina
-block the stimulating effects of norepi/epi
-HR down, doesn't need as much o2
-prevent angina
-olol
bile acid binding resins correct answer -cholestyramine (Questran)
, biologic tissue valves correct answer -low incidence of thromboembolism
-last 7-10 yrs
-no long-term anticoagulation
-good hemodynamics
-quiet
-infections easier to treat
-prone to deterioration
-frequent replacement is required
CABG intra-op correct answer -medial sternotomy (thoracotomy)
-cardiopulmonary bypass or off pump
-graft: internal mammary artery, saphenous, radius
CABG post-op correct answer -decreased CO
-hypothermia
-acute pain
-ineffective airway clearance/impaired gas exchange
-impaired skin integrity
-fluid volume excess
-risk for infection
CABG pre-op correct answer -informed consent