Definition 2 of 98
prominent erractic baseline deflections
fine vfib
asthma meds
course vfib
premature atrial contraction
,Term 3 of 98
diabetes mellitus
stroke- neurologic impairment x disrupted blood supply to brain.
predisposing factors- hypertension, congestive heart failure, diabeties, a-fib (iregular
blood flow)
pt on anticoagulants- warfirin, coumadin
poss complications is pt has lost swalling reflexes
impaired metabolism of glucose= elevated blood glucose levels- hyperglycemic.
glucose metabolism controlled by insulin and glucagon produced by Islets of Langerhans
in Pancreas.
type 1- insulin dependent
type 2 non inulin dependent
1 Healthy for all
2 mild systemic disturbance ( smoker)
3 severe systemic disease/disturbance managed by medications. Consult with physician
4 Pt has life threatening systemic disease
5 pt moribund - surgery in despiration
orally- antagonise action of clotting factors (coumadin) 3-5
accenerates body's own factors- (heparin) instantanous
inhibits platelet adhesion and sticky development (nsaids, plavix, aspirin) 7-10
Definition 4 of 98
decreased function. lethargy, weight gain, slow pulse, high narcotic sensitivty
hypoglycemia
diabetes mellitus
hypertension
hypothyroidism
,Definition 5 of 98
corticosteroids- counteract inflammation
short acting/ long acting beta blocker inhalation
antibiotic meds
copd meds
hyperlipidemia meds
asthma meds
Term 6 of 98
rheumatic heart diease
warfirin, coumadin, prodaxa, plavix, aspirin.
pt can be on bec of cva, surgery, stents, a-fib, embolism
bacteria from strep throat infects and damages valves- mitral valve. back flow of blood=
murmer
PAC firing of ectopic focus in atrir prior to SA node. Premature P wave within T Wave
Caffine
RA- chronic milti-system inflammatory disorder.
Joint disformaties, cartilate distruction.
women 3x's higher than men.
juvanile
commonly on aspirin, corticosteroids (for surgery need suppliments)
Term 7 of 98
wide rhythm
atrial pacemaker rhythm
ventricular tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation
ventricular pacemaker
, Definition 8 of 98
transiet disturbance of cerebral function bec of abnormal discharge of signals.
hypertension
seizure disorders
supraventricular tachycardia
absence seizures
Term 9 of 98
kidney
filters blood when kidneys cannot
hemodialysis
peripheral dialysis
pinpoint pupils
deugs within 24 hrs
higher tolerance
antihypertensive- beta blockers (adgernic blocking) ending in "olol"
renal system- filters blood and maintains blood volume.
Definition 10 of 98
8 hrs- no fatty, fried food and meat
6 hrs- light meal and liquid- toast
2 hrs- clear liquids
cirrohis
angiplasties
Fasting
hiv/aids
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