MDC III Final Exam Review Questions and Answers

what are risk factors for Acute coronary syndrome (MI) -Artherosclerosis -Woman present differently -Age/ Genetics -Smoking -Elevated Troponin -ST-elevation on 2 contiguous leads on ECG S/S of Acute coronary syndrome classic -Chest pain -SOB -Diaphoresis S/S Acute coronary syndrome classic Atypical Nausea Dizziness Epigastric pain Angina treatment -Rest -Nitro -Emergency care if not relieved Treatment for Acute coronary syndrome Morphine (Only if ordered) Oxygen (If needed) Nitro (R/o ED med) Aspirin (Chew) 162 or 325Mg -Cardiac catheterization -CABG Why do you not give a thrombolytic to an Acute coronary syndrome patient? -Intracranial pathology -Active bleeding S/S for Anemia Skin changes -Pale / Yellow skin -Cool skin S/S of anemia Cardiovascular compromise -Tachycardia -Hypotension S/S of anemia Respiratory SOB S/S of anemia Neurological -Fatigue -Weakness Diet changes for Anemia patients -Iron rich deficiency (leafy greens, Fe supplements: take with orange juice, black/tarry stools)(avoid taking with milk blocks absorption) -B12 deficiency (beef, chicken, salmon, fortified breakfast cereal, low fat milk, eggs) -Folate deficiency (broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, kidney beans