treatments for respiratory alkalosis - correct answer. -breathing into paper bag
-anxiolytics
-analgesics
-reduce fever
-reduce ventilation
-return to normal altitude
, -antibiotics
-reversal for OD
-anti-diarrheal agents
-dialysis
-encourage respirations/ventilate
treatments for metabolic alkalosis - correct answer. -antiemetics
-stop suctioning
-d/c drugs causing acid loss (diuretics, antacids)
-hydrochloric acid (rare)
what is systolic vs diastolic heart failure? - correct answer. systolic: type of L sided
HF with reduced EF of < 40%; impaired contraction
diastolic: type of L sided HF with preserved EF > 50%; impaired relaxation
what 3 things occur in systolic HF? - correct answer. 1. SNS activation (increased
HR, contractility, peripheral vasoconstriction)
2. RAAS activation (sodium + water retention, peripheral vasoconstriction)
3. LV dilation
what are symptoms of right sided heart failure? - correct answer. swelling: swelling,
weight gain, edema, large neck vein (JVD), lethargy, irregular HR, nocturia, girth,
hepatic tenderness, anorexia, ascitis
what are treatments for right sided heart failure? - correct answer. -sodium and fluid
restriction to manage preload
-moderate doses of diuretics
-ACE, ARBs, beta blockers if due to L ventricular failure
what are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - correct answer. drowning: dyspnea,
rales/crackles, orthopnea, weakness, nocturnal dyspnea, increased HR, nagging cough,
gaining weight, hypotension
what are symptoms of systolic heart failure? - correct answer. s3, edema, weight
gain, crackles, dyspnea, chest tightness, oliguria, JVD, weak pulses, cool pale skin,
altered mental status
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