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1. Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin [ASA]): - Answer- -Aspirin drug details: a. Class: Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent b. Mechanisms of action: Prevents the formation of thromboxane A2, which causes platelets to clump together (aggregate) and form plugs that cause obstruction or constrict...

A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for a hour. The pain subsided after he rested and took two nitro tablets. He has had very similar episodes on the past. He is most likely experiencing? - Answer- Angina pectoris A 36 year old female with a history of congenital h...

An 84 year old male has a history of "Heart Problems". Chief Complaint is chest pain that started 30 mins ago at rest. BP 110/70 P 92 R 20 SPo2 95%. You should - Answer- a. Assist patient with prescribed Nitro an unresponsive 72 year old female is pale with peripheral cyanosis. she has a pulse...

You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of...

When would do not start CPR - Answer- 1. Rigor mortis 2. decapitation of the head 3. DNR How to treat hypotension - Answer- Lay them down supine and elevate the legs, call for ALS, rapid transport Signs and symptoms of a cardiac dysrhythmia - Answer- Dyspnea, SVT (heart rate above 150), irre...

The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? - Answer- resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Answer- Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max amount of time that s...

Cardiac Arrest Treatment - Rapid CPR and early application of an AED. Maintain open airway, apply high concentration of oxygen, non rebreather mask. Dyspnea - Shortness of breath, labored or difficulty breathing. AED Indications - Pulseless Not Breathing Unresponsive AED Use - AED says...

64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 - Answer- transport immediately Largest artery - Answer- Aorta Struck by lightning - Answer- irregular heartbeat Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of indigestion, BP 80/40, P116...

1. What does the "O" in the OPQRST mnemonic stand for - Answer- Onset 2. When administering nitroglycerin to a patient with angina, to which structures are you hoping to alleviate ischemia - Answer- Coronary arteries 3. A 57 year old female complains of difficulty breathing. She has jugular ...

Acute Myocardial Infarction - Answer- A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. Also called a heart attack. Cardiac Arrest - Answer- cessation of heart activity Dysrhythmias - Answer- abnormal heart rhythms Point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Answer- Where heartbeat is best palpable on che...