Vasodil - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hepatorenal syndrome and ascites - questions and answers Bernardi M, Blendis L, Burroughs AK, Laffi G, Rodes J, Gentilini P. Hepatorenal syndrome and ascites - questions and answers. Liver 1999: 19 (Suppl 1). 0 Munksgaard, 1999 QUESTION 1 What is the physiological relationship between the liver and kidney? 1111. Bernardi, 1. Blendis, A. K. Burroughs, G. Laffi, J. Rodes and P. Gentiini For further information see page 74 QUESTION 2 Is the congestion of the splanchnic...

M02-FL03 Vasodilators.

This drug produces platelet inhibition and vasodilation; used for treating intermittent claudication and ischemic pain. correct answers Pentoxifylline (Trental) Observe for ________ when a patient is taking heparin correct answers bleeding gums epistaxis black stools easy bruising headaches ______ is the antidote/ reversal agent for heparin. correct answers Protamine Sulfate What labs are used to monitor heparin? correct answers aPTT and platelet count List two important nursing...

M02-FL03 Vasodilators

How venodilator treatment reduces preload/end-diastolic volume - by decreasing venous return How arterial dilator treatment reduces afterload/end-systolic volume - by decreasing arterial/aortic pressure Description of O2 supply of heart - ATP synth by aerobic metab w/ interm O2 supply (not continuous bl supp b/c BVs supp myocard constr during systole) - extr up to 70% O2 from blood Pathophysiology of IHD - 1). Stable angina = chron disr bl supp to myocard tiss by asymp athero plaque ...

Nicotinic ACh Rs - Answer Ligand gated Na/K channels with 2 subtypes: Nn: found in autonomic ganglia, adrenal medulla Nm: found in neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscle Mirabegron - Answer beta 3 agonist Urge incont, overr bladder Alfa blockade plus: epi vs phenylephrine - Answer Epi- reversal to dec BP bc unopposed B2 P- supressed effect but not reversed bc no B agonist property Which has higher B2? - Answer Epinephrine 2 indirect cholinomimetics that do not pene cns - Answer Neosto...

Fluid Volume Excess (hypervolemia) - Too much fluid in the vascular space caused by: HF, RF, and High Na intake (meds, food, IVF with Na) and Hormones (aldosterone and ADH) How does HF cause FVE (Fluid Volume Excess)? - bc the weak heart cant perfuse the the kids therefore decreased Urine out put. How does RF cause FVE? - the kidneys are not functioning therefore no urine out put and fluid remains in vasc space Aldosterone - created in adrenal glands on Kidneys, it is a ster...

Ivanradine: mech use adv - Answer Selective inhibition of funny sodium channels (If), prolonging slow depolarization phase (phase 4). Dec SA node firing; negative chronotropic effect without inotropy. Reduces cardiac O2 requirement. Chronic stable angina in patients who cannot take β-blockers. Chronic HF with reduced ejection fraction. Luminous phenomena/visual brightness, hypertension, bradycardia. Ranolazine- mech, use, adv - Answer Inhibits the late phase of sodium current thereby reduc...

TNCC Written Exam Questions & Answers(graded A) TNCC Written Exam Question What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER-Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ANSWER-Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - ANSWER-Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in g...

This drug produces platelet inhibition and vasodilation; used for treating intermittent claudication and ischemic pain. Correct Answer Pentoxifylline (Trental) Observe for ________ when a patient is taking heparin Correct Answer bleeding gums epistaxis black stools easy bruising headaches ______ is the antidote/ reversal agent for heparin. Correct Answer Protamine Sulfate What labs are used to monitor heparin? Correct Answer aPTT and platelet count List two important nursing act...