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Answers. Graded A
1st line in sepsis - ANSNorepi
AC/CMV - ANSAssist control or continuous mandatory ventilation
Pt initiated or ventilator control breaths HAVE A SET TV
Disadvantage: hyperventilation which may cause respiratory alkalosis or
hyperinflation, less comfortable for the pt
Ace Inhibitors - ANS"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
AFIB Meds - ANSDilt
Verapamil
Ca Channel
, Beta
Beta Blockers - ANS-olol: slow HR, decrease vasoconstriction, decrease
O2 consumption. Used in: HF, HTN, HR control, angina, migraine. AE: HF,
bronchospasm, dizzy, constipation, suppresses hypoglycemia indicators.
Contra: asthma, bradycardia, SSS. Nursing: check HR before giving.
Teach: take med at bedtime, do not stop abruptly. Propranolol=essential
tremors, Parkinsons
BiPAP - ANSinspiratory and expiratory pressure
Enhances Ventilation
Ca channel blockers - ANS"pine"
Decreases force of contraction- blocks Ca
Chronotrope impacts - ANSHeart rate
CMV has - ANSPreset Volumes
Corticosteroids are part of - ANSSepsis with adrenal insufficiencies
CPAP - ANSInspiratory Pressure
Enhances Oxygenation
CVP measures what side of the heart - ANSRight side venous return from
preload right side