Medications
used to treat angina and CHF
High or semi fowler's postion
A peaked T wave can indicate
ischemia
Teaching for this condition includes:
exercise to promote circulation
avoid restrictive clothing
wear support hose if recommended by your physician
Varicose veins
avoid grapefruit juice. It can increase the effects of med
amlodipine (Norvasc)
A patient who is in heart failure but does not show outward s/s is said to be in......
compensated heart failure
The p wave represents
atrial depolarization
Teaching for this condition may include:
weigh yourself daily
a 3-5 lb gain in 1 week warrants a call to MD
reduce sodium
Heart Failure
can alter insulin and hypoglycemic agents
atenolol (Tenormin)
Right sided heart failure affects which system
systemic
Heart rate in Normal Sinus Rhythm
80-100bpm
Risk factors that can be modified
smoking
weight
diet
HTN
Stress
The antidote for coumadin =
heparin =
Vit K
protamine sulfate
Left sided heart failure affects which system
pulmonary (lungs)
Multiple usually regular shaped P waves and fewer QRS complexes =
Complete Heart Block
While on coumadin patients should avoid certain foods
Foods high in Vit K (green leafy veggies)
monitor patient cyanide levels to detect cyanide toxicity
nitroprusside (Nitropress)
When the left ventricle is unable to maintain a sufficient output of blood this results......
pulmonary edema
Requires immediate defibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
Older adults are usually not advised to restrict sodium intake because they are at risk for adverse effects of low sodium. True or false?
True