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What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders that are nonmodifiable? Nonmodifiable: -increased risk age 55+ -males -african and hispanic descent -sickle cell anemia -lupus -clotting disorders -atrial fibrillation -previous MI, Stroke, or TIA What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders that are modifiable? Modifiable: -hypertension -primary risk factor -dyslipidemia -elevated cholesterol or elevated hematocrit -obesity -sedentary lifestyle -smoking and drug a...

meningitis inflammation of the meninges; can be bacterial, viral, or fungal septic meningitis caused by bacteria aseptic meningitis viral, fungal, or weakened immune meningitis risk factors skipping vaccinations, age (viral younger than 5), living in community setting, pregnancy, weakened immune system Meningitis Pathophysiology process where protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord become inflamed meningitis s/s pain in back, muscles, and neck, fever, chills, fatigue, l...

What are some symptoms of diabetes insipidus Polydipsia Polyuria Remember no polyphagia! What is a fluid deprivation test? A water deprivation test, also known as a fluid deprivation test, measures how well the kidneys work and helps diagnose diabetes insipidus. This would cause Unchange urine osmalarity What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)? Its a rapid ascending paralysis starting in thenlegs and eventually reaching the respiratory system, which killsnthe client withing a few hours t...

Manifestations of Addison's disease? Dark pigmented skin, hypertension, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, muscle weakness, low blood glucose levels, confusion. dietary education for patients with Addison disease? Need to increase sodium intake particularly during episodes of hot weather, limit potassium, increase fluid intake Addisonian crisis treatment? Administer fluids and dextrose (D5W) contraindications for a patient with Addison's disease on hydrocortisone treatment? Hold live vacci...

What is the most comfortable position for patient with pulmonary edema? dangling legs*** pulmonary edema accumulation of fluid in the lungs, alveolar space, or both symptoms of pulmonary edema - dyspnea - cough - crackles - blood-tinged sputum*** Diagnostics for pulmonary edema - chest x-ray - history and physical - BNP treatment for pulmonary edema diuretics*** respiratory failure - PaO2 <60 mmHg - increase of PaCO2 > 50 mmHg - pH < 7.35 acute respiratory failure - ...

Signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis Headache, confusion, drowsiness, ⬆rr and depth, nausea, and vomiting peripheral vasodilation and ⬇cardiac output when ph<7 ⬇bp, cold and clammy skin, dysrhythmias, and shock chronic with ckd What is the cardinal feature of metabolic acidosis? A decrease in the serum bicarbonate level Hyperventilation, with a resulting decrease in paco2, is an expected compensatory reaction to which acid--base disorder? Metabolic acidosis What is th...

Penicillin G -Therapeutic class: antibacterial -Pharmacologic class: penicilin -Action/uses: disrupt cell wall; drug of choice against streptococci, pneumococci, staphylococci organisms that do not produce penicillinase -Complications: N/V/D; superinfection; ANAPHYLAXIS -Contraindications: hypersensitivity in PCN class; severe renal disease (BUN, CR, I&O) -Interactions: DECREASE oral contraceptive effectiveness; potassium-sparing diuretics= HYPERKALEMIA (monitor lab values); amnioglycoside...

Cardiomyopathy diagnostic tests Chest x-ray (cardiomegaly) Echocardiography ECG Cardiac catheterization Endomyocardial biopsy Cardiomyopathy pharmacological mgt beta blockers; potassium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; digoxin, diuretics, and dysrhythmic agents. Aortic or mitral valve débridement, excision, or replacement is required in what kind of patients? - Develop congestive heart failure despite adequate medical treatment - Have more than one ser...

p wave represents atrial depolarization pr segment length 0.12-.20 secs qrs comlex represents ventricular depolarization elevation or depression may indicate MI qrs length <0.12 secs ST segment represents early repolarization of ventricles QT interval represents total ventricular activity QT interval length 0.32-.40 secs T wave represents repolarization of ventricles sinus bradycardia occurs when the SA node generates an impulse at a slower rate than normal causes of sinus ...

What is a cardiac stress test? What does the patient do during this test? A non-invasive way to evaluate if there is an MI and higher myocardial 02 requirements. The patient walks on a treadmill or pedals a stationary bike while the following are being monitored: 12-Lead EKG BP Skin Temp Physical appearance What medications are to be held prior to a stress test? Cardiac meds are to be held When are pharmacological stress test conducted? When patient is unable to follow directions o...

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