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Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

PA Family Medicine EOR Questions and Answers 100% correct Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's Airway security Breathing Circulation IV access O2 saturation Monitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the alveoli MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p Sepsis Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ PEEP Anaphylaxis (Type 1 Hypersensitivity) Upper...

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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

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Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

In a patient presenting with possible ACS, what are the next steps in management? (3) correct answersEKG, aspirin, troponins Most likely diagnoses for chest pain? (5) correct answersGERD, muscular strain, NSTEMI, PE, unstable angina What management for a patient with ongoing chest pain due to unstable angina? (6) correct answersAngiography with PCI; aspirin; beta blocker; heparin; statin; sublingual nitroglycerin Appropriate admission orders for unstable angina? (4) correct answersB...

Population at risk for FVE correct answers Excessive isotonic or hypotonic IV fluids Heart failure Renal Failure Primary polydipsia (drinking excessive fluids) SIADH (Excessive ADH, endocrine disorder) Cushing syndrome (Excess Cortisol) Long term use of corticosteroids chest tube insertion correct answers insert chest tube until eyelets are not visible population at risk pleural effusion correct answers severe pneumonia, disease, malnutrition Pleural effusion causes correct answer...

How is the AP usually obtained?  with a portable xray machine When is the AP indicated for patients?  when they cannot travel What position is the pt normally in for the AP xray?  usually supine unless specified as upright The AP view may limit what?  achievement of optimal image, it produces more magnification and a less sharp image In the supine position of the AP view, what are 3 negatives?  it may limit inspiration and lead to misinterpretation, unable to reveal fre...