Cardiac
This is known as the primary "pacemaker" of the heart
What is the SA node
This is a specific measurement of the electrical activity in a particular area of the heart.
What is a lead
Analgesic medications are used for...?
What is reduce pain
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What is pain
Three type of injections an MA can administer are
What is intramuscular, Sub Q and Intradermal
Abnormal heart rhythm
What is dysrhythmia
The pad that conducts electricity to the EKG machine.
What is an electrode
Ibuprofen belongs in this class of medication
What are NSAIDS
This term is used to identify adverse effects that could be caused by use of a medication, reason not to use the medication
Contraindication
How many mls are in 1 teaspoon
What are 5
cardiac rhythm produced when the electrical system of the heart is functioning normally.
What is normal sinus rhythm
this is used to gather information on a patient’s cardiac activity over a longer period.
What is a holter monitor
A medication that is considered more likely to be abused
What is a controlled substance
This is a collection of blood trapped, causing a notable bruise caused by an injury to the blood vessel walls.
What is a hematoma
This refers to the amount of active ingredient per unit; this refers to how much medication is to be administered at one time.
What is strength and dose
The SA node is found in this portion of the heart
What is the R atria
In electrocardiography, the lead group made up of leads I, II, and III; also known as the bipolar leads.
What are limb leads
When a medication interacts with another medication it is deemed this type of interaction
What is a drug to drug interaction
An allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing, requiring an injection of epinephrine
What is anaphylasis
Enteric coated medication should never be this
What is split or chewed
This valve are in between the L atria and L ventricle
What is the tricuspid valve
These letters compose the tracing seen on an EKG
What are P, Q, R, S, T and sometimes U
When preparing to administer Controlled medications, you should not do this in order for the proper absorption to occur
What is split or crush
This term means pertaining to the ear
What is otic
Antihyperlipidemic medications are used to treat this
What is high cholesterol