What are two types of troponins and state how they differ
Troponin T and Troponin I. Troponin I is cardiac specific while Troponin T levels can be influence by skeletal muscle damage and renal disease
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Name 2 nursing actions for a client with fluid volume excess.
Resp assessment (RR, crackles, use of accessory muscles, etc), HOB high fowlers, DB and C, vital signs, admin diuretics, admin O2.
400
Name the 3 comorbitities Jack experienced
Angina, Hypertension, CHF
500
Name the toxicity management for overdosing of alpha-blockers.
Activated Charcoal to be administered?-> binds to the drug and remove it from stomach and circulation?-> first dose given with a cathartic to hasten elimination , such a sorbitol ?(to purge the bowels, laxative)
Symptompatic and Supportive Treatment
BP support with fluids, volume expanders, and vasopressor agents
Anticonvulsants to control seizures
500
Define pathophysiology?
The study of the changes of normal mechanical, physiological, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from an abnormal syndrome
The study of the biological and physical manifestations of disease as they correlate with the underlying abnormalities and physiological disturbance
500
Name the common diagnostic test that gives a record of the electrical activity of the heart.
ECG or electrocardiogram
500
Name 4 Immediate nursing interventions for a patient who is experiencing chest pain.
Bed rest, semi fowlers, Oxygen therapy, Nitroglycerin tab/spray x 3 doses Q 5min, morphine,monitor VS/chest pain/rhythm before and after admin of medication.
500
How often did the internist order for the Troponin, CK, and BNP to be done?