5 P's of neuro checks Correct Answers *P*ain
*P*ulse
*P*allor
*P*arasthesia
*P*aralysis
5 signs of inflammation Correct Answers pain
redness
loss of function
warmth
swelling
A1C Correct Answers glycosylated hemoglobin
avg glucose over 120 days
normal level 4-6
6.5 goal for diabetics
ABG Example 1
pH 7.28
CO2 56
HCO3 25 Correct Answers Low pH
high CO2
normal HCO3
Respiratory- CO2 is opposite of pH
,Acidosis- pH is low
Respiratory Acidosis
ABG Example 2
pH7.4
CO2 56
HCO3 30 Correct Answers pH normal
CO2 High
HCO3 high
compensated, because pH is normal
Ace inhibitors Correct Answers -pril
-cough
-postural hypotension
-hyperkalemia
*prevents renal failure, but hold for acute renal failure
administering insulin Correct Answers abdomen is best
DO NOT RUB
heat=increased absorption
injecting into scar tissue= decreased absorption
, Afterload Correct Answers resistance left ventricle must
overcome to circulate blood
afterload is increased in Correct Answers HTN
vasoconstriction
An increased afterload = Correct Answers increased cardiac
workload
An increased preload = Correct Answers an increased fluid
volume
anaphylaxis tx Correct Answers •epinephrine
angioedema Correct Answers ACEIs & NSAIDs most common
drug cause
swelling of face, lips, tongue, neck
priority care- AIRWAY
ARBs Correct Answers -sartan
-ACE+ARB together= renal failure
-hyperkalemia, dizziness
-hold for renal failure
-used when ACEIs aren't working