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Stenosis of a valve
Partial obstruction
Heart Murmur Causes:
Aneurysms
SPASM
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic: 2nd right intercostal space
Pulmonic: 2nd left intercostal space
Heart Sounds: All People
Erb's Point: 3rd left intercostal space
Enjoy the Movies
Tricuspid: 4th left intercostal space
Mitral or Apex: 5th left intercostal space
Pain
Pulselessness or absent pulse
Arterial Occlusion: 4 P's
Pallor
Paresthesia
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Congestive Heart Failure
Dopamine
Treatment: MADD DOG
Diuretics
Oxygen
Gasses: Monitor arterial blood gasses
, Exertion: physical activity and exercise
Angina Precipitating Eating
Factors: 4 E's Emotional distress
Extreme temperatures: hot or cold weather
Daily weight
Intake and Output
Urine output
Hypertension Care: Response of blood pressure
DIURETIC Electrolytes
Take pulse
Ischemic episodes or TIAs
Complications: CVA, CAD, CHF, CRF
Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Shortness of Breath (SOB) Asthma
Causes: 4As+4Ps Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolus
Face
Arms
Stroke Signs: FAST
Speech
Time
Pain
Pallor
Compartment Syndrome
Pulse declined or absent
Signs and Symptoms: 5 P's
Pressure increased
Paresthesia
, Cold, clammy skin
Hypotension
Oliguria
Rapid, shallow breathing
Shock Signs and
Drowsiness, confusion
Symptoms: CHORD ITEM
Irritability
Tachycardia
Elevated or reduced central venous pressure
Multi-organ damage
Tachycardia
Irritability
Hypoglycemia Signs:
Restlessness
TIRED
Excessive hunger
Depression and diaphoresis
Convulsions
Hypocalcemia Signs and Arrhythmias
Symptoms: CATS Tetany
Stridor and spasms
Lethargy
Leg cramps
Hypokalemia Signs and Limp muscles
Symptoms: 6 L's Low, shallow respirations
Lethal cardiac dysrhythmias
Lots of urine (polyuria)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Hypertension Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Complications: The 4 C's Chronic renal failure (CRF)
Cardiovascular accident (CVA): Brain attack or stroke
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Terms in this set (75)
Stenosis of a valve
Partial obstruction
Heart Murmur Causes:
Aneurysms
SPASM
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic: 2nd right intercostal space
Pulmonic: 2nd left intercostal space
Heart Sounds: All People
Erb's Point: 3rd left intercostal space
Enjoy the Movies
Tricuspid: 4th left intercostal space
Mitral or Apex: 5th left intercostal space
Pain
Pulselessness or absent pulse
Arterial Occlusion: 4 P's
Pallor
Paresthesia
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Congestive Heart Failure
Dopamine
Treatment: MADD DOG
Diuretics
Oxygen
Gasses: Monitor arterial blood gasses
, Exertion: physical activity and exercise
Angina Precipitating Eating
Factors: 4 E's Emotional distress
Extreme temperatures: hot or cold weather
Daily weight
Intake and Output
Urine output
Hypertension Care: Response of blood pressure
DIURETIC Electrolytes
Take pulse
Ischemic episodes or TIAs
Complications: CVA, CAD, CHF, CRF
Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Shortness of Breath (SOB) Asthma
Causes: 4As+4Ps Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolus
Face
Arms
Stroke Signs: FAST
Speech
Time
Pain
Pallor
Compartment Syndrome
Pulse declined or absent
Signs and Symptoms: 5 P's
Pressure increased
Paresthesia
, Cold, clammy skin
Hypotension
Oliguria
Rapid, shallow breathing
Shock Signs and
Drowsiness, confusion
Symptoms: CHORD ITEM
Irritability
Tachycardia
Elevated or reduced central venous pressure
Multi-organ damage
Tachycardia
Irritability
Hypoglycemia Signs:
Restlessness
TIRED
Excessive hunger
Depression and diaphoresis
Convulsions
Hypocalcemia Signs and Arrhythmias
Symptoms: CATS Tetany
Stridor and spasms
Lethargy
Leg cramps
Hypokalemia Signs and Limp muscles
Symptoms: 6 L's Low, shallow respirations
Lethal cardiac dysrhythmias
Lots of urine (polyuria)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Hypertension Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Complications: The 4 C's Chronic renal failure (CRF)
Cardiovascular accident (CVA): Brain attack or stroke
