Ischemic heart disease mi - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d.The p...

6 steps of rhythm analysis: - determine is regular, calculate rate, elavatute P and QRS, measure PS, measure QRS, interpret rhythm. ACS (acute coronary syndrome) - a spectrum of clinical disorders caused by ischemic heart disease including: -STEMI, most vunerable -nonSTEMI: -UA, unstable angina -syndromes that may present when MI occurs, ranging from unstable angina to acute MI: common ER admission -any ACS=admit to hospital to run labs. ACS process - CAD is caused by atherosclerosis c...

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) ~ Myocardial infarction which results from a thrombus permanently lodging in the vessel which results in the progression of the myocardial infarction to include the entire thickness of the ventricular wall Cardiac Troponins ~ Very reliable way to diagnose MI -Can be detected in 2-4 hours after onset of pain and should be monitored -They peak at 24 hours and disappear within 7-10 days Myocardial ischemia ~ This is marked by T wave inversion ...

Scribe America Final Exam ED Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief compl...

Chapter 1: Benefits and Risks Associated with Physical Activity Benefits of Physical Activity - Reduction in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Reduced resting systolic/diastolic pressure Increased serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decreased serum triglycerides Reduced total body fat, reduced intra-abdominal fat Reduced insulin needs, improved glucose tolerance Reduced blood platelet adhesiveness and aggregation Reduced inflammation Components of Health-Related Fitness Co...

Internal Medicine Exam Guide Questions and Answers (Revised & Verified) 2024.  Cardiology OXF. I. Common Cardiac Presentations. 1. Chest Pain. ***) Young medical student complains of chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, and feeling of impending death. The symptoms occur every time when he is studying. The most likely diagnosis is: Q2012 A. Conversion disorder B. Panic attack C. Somatoform disorder D. Hypochondriasis E. Syncope Answer: B* Panic attack ***) All of the following can ca...

ABFM In training exam pearlsPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - correct answer Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - correct answer 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - correct answer should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis ...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? HPI If som...

CARDIAC NCLEX Exam Practice Questions & Answers, All Answered Correctly-Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms - 2. Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a pt exhibits signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. W/out adequate oxygenation, the myocardiu...

A patient comes to the emergency department immediately after experiencing numbness of the face and an inability to speak, but while the patient awaits examination, the symptoms disappear and the patient request discharge. The nurse stresses that it is important for the patient to be evaluated primarily because the patient has probably experienced a; a.) Transient ischemic attack b.) Ischemic stroke c.) Hemorrhagic stroke d.) MI a.) Transient ischemic stroke Rationale: The patient has p...