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Normal blood gases; pH - ANSWER7.35-7.45 AnswerNormal blood gases: CO2 - ANSWER35-45 AnswerNormal blood gases: HcO3 - ANSWER22-26 AnswerNormal blood gases: PO2 - ANSWER80 or above AnswerNormal vacuum pressures for suction? - ANSWER120-140 mmHg AnswerWhat may a high pressure vent alarm indicate? - ANSWERPt is biting on the tubing, excessive secretions in the tubing, kinked tubing AnswerWhat may a low pressure vent alarm indicate? - ANSWERcuff leak or the tubing is disconnec...

high amount of UO (100/hr-ish) and not just in neuro patients - diabetes insipidus Answerchest pain and possible MI - look for ST elevation Answerblunt injury on chest from MVA or pericarditis or CV surgery - elevated trops / cardiac enzymes Answerelevated trops / cardiac enzymes not seen in - CHF Answercardiogenic shock goal - increased CO Answernipride and dobutamine = - decreased preload, decreased afterload, and increased contractility AnswerSTOP tpa if you see a - ch...

LIS - ANSWERdoes not control bleeding AnswerNG - ANSWERbest verified by xray Answerexpect to see what in an ex-lap? - ANSWERcoffee ground AnswerDilantin crystallizes in what solution? - ANSWERD5% AnswerNitroprusside needs to be packed how? - ANSWERprotected from light AnswerCortisone - ANSWERneeds to be tapered down to protect renal AnswerDigitalis toxicity includes... - ANSWERNausea, yellow vision, PAT w/ block AnswerLidocaine toxicity - ANSWERIncreases BP Answer...

Recognize vtach and vfib - ANSWER AnswerWhat hemodnamic repsonse happens during stress - ANSWERincreased BP and HR Answeranidote for hepain - ANSWERprotamine sulfate Answersigns of cardiac tamponade - ANSWERdistended neck vein, decreased SBP Answermedication used for a fib - ANSWERcardazime Answeridentify manifestations of dig toxicity - ANSWERN/V, rapid and irregular HR Answersigns of LVF - ANSWERsudden nocturnal coughing Answerraional for BB use for angina pectoris ...

Medications for depression - ANSWER Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Atypical antidepressants Drugs for schizophrenia - ANSWER Traditional first gen antipsychotic -chlorpromazine (a low -potency agent) -Haloperidol (a high -potency agent) Medicaitons for anxiety - ANSWER selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRI's buspirone benzodia...

Biophosphonates - ANSWER Inhibit normal & abnormal bone resorption which increases bone mineral density. GI & esophageal irritation. Caution: Renal impairment, HF, liver disease & GI problems. Insulin dosing - ANSWER 0.3 to 0.5 units/KG/day in divided doses Lowers glucose 20-60 mg/dl Lower needs during honeymoon phase or physical activity Incretins Drugs - ANSWER exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), liraglutide (Victoza), sitagliptin (Januvia), alogliptin (Nesina) & linagliptin (Tradjenta) ...

Kava Adverse Effects - ANSWER hepatotoxicity Ginkgo Biloba Adverse Effects - ANSWER stomach upset, headache, dizziness, vertigo, possible seizures and fatalities if you eat the seeds Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2006: - ANSWER mandates the reporting of serious adverse events for nonprescription drugs and dietary supplements. The following should be reported: deaths, hospitalizations, life-threatening experiences, persistent or significant di...

Seizure medications work through 5 mechanisms including: - ANSWER Stop sodium influx Stop Calcium influx Promote potassium efflux Antagonize glutamate Potentiate Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Common adverse effects if Phenytoin (Dilantin) level >20mcg/mL include: - ANSWER Nystagmus Sedation Ataxia (staggering gait) Diplopia (double vision) Cognitive impairment Common side effects of Phenytoin (Dilantin) - ANSWER Sedation and other CNS effects, nystagmus (>20) Gingival hyperpla...

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