Basic Cardiac
Cardiac Diagnostics
Cardiac!!!
Cardiac Meds
Hypertension
100
The heart muscle
What is the myocardium
100
The closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves
What is the "dubb" heart sound indicate
100
Avoid movement of affected eg Maintain pressure to femoral site Check pedal pulse on affected side Prior to angiogram assess patient for allergies especially dyes used Encourage fluid intake after test to flush out dye
What are five nursing interventions related to angiogram/cardiac catheterization
100
Fatigue, nightmares, bradycardia
What is the side effects of beta blockers
100
Any aerobic exercise especially walking reguarly
What activities should the nurse encourage in her teaching to a patient with hypertension?
200
Covers the heart muscle and prevents friction
What is the epicardium?
200
The closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves or AV valves
What does the "Lubb" heart sound indicate?
200
Measures fluid status- hydration or fluid overload
What is Central venous pressure- CVP?
200

ACE inhibitors

What heart meds end in "PRIL"

200

hydrochlorothiazide

What is recommended initial drug therapy for a patient with stage 1 hypertension?

300

the SA (sinoatrial) node

What is the pacemaker of the heart

300
A 24-48 hour EKG that is be worn by the patient. Patient education would be to note when a cardiac event occurs by the patient keeping a log or record
What is a halter monitor ?
300
Cranberry juice as it affects bleeding time
What is contraindicated to take with anticoagulants
300
Potassium
What Blood work needs to be monitored when you patient is on Lasix or Bumex?
300
High blood pressure can cause serious problems especially to the target organs such as eyes, kidneys, heart and brain
What is the pathophysiology of hypertension?
400
Increase the heart rate
What does the sympathetic nervous system do?
400
High levels of HDL protect the heart against heart disease
What type of cholesterol if levels are high protect the heart against heart disease?
400
Dietary approaches to stop HYPERTENSION
What is the DASH diet?
400
Take in the evening and not with grapefruit juice
What is a nursing intervention for a patient on Zocor or Lipitor?
400
It refers to an episode of very high blood pressure
What is a hypertensive emergency?
500

Decrease the heart rate

What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?

500
High levels of LD are linked to heart disease
What does it means if a patient has high levels of LDL?
500
Foods that contain potassium
What are these food high in? dark leafy vegges, broccoli, bananas
500
Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for 3 doses until pain is relieved
How is NTG administered?
500
Return to MD in 1 month (hypertension)
What would you tell a patient who had a BP of 166/100?
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