ECG Readings
A heart rate of 86 BPM
What is a normal heart rate
This type of angina can be relieved with relaxation or nitroglycerin
What is chronic stable angina
Good cholesterol, carries the bad cholesterol to the liver for breakdown
What is HDL?
HTN is the number one cause of this.
What is a stroke?
This can be taken by the patient daily to help thin blood and stop platelets from sticking to clots, and comes in chewable form
Baby aspirin
A heart rate of 58 BPM
What is bradycardia
What would be an indication on an ECG of angina?
ST Elevation
This is the level of LDL (bad cholesterol) we want in our body.
What is less than 100 mg/dl?
This is the number one nursing education for hypertension
Education on lifestyle modification
This drug cannot be given to patients who have taken any erectile dysfunction medication
Nitroglycerin
**WHY**
How long a large square reads on an ECG
What is 0.2 seconds
The plaque buildup within the walls that causes the arteries to close over time
What is Atherosclerosis?
Always ask the patient this when assessing for CAD/MI?
Do you have any pain or discomfort?
A patient may be placed on this if long term HTN goes untreated
What is Dialysis (for kidney failure)
This needs to be reassessed after each dose of Nitro
What is BP and Pain
How long a small square on the ECG reads
What is 0.04 seconds
A previous diagnosis of this disease can result in the patient experiencing silent eschemia
What is diabetes
This is the placement of the telemetry 5 lead on the patient, by color and location
Upper Right - White
Lower Right - Green
Upper Left - Black
Lower Left - Red
Middle - Brown
Occurs in the lower extremities when the walls of the vessels start to harden and blood flow is decreased
What is PAD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)
Nursing interventions for this medication include monitoring urine for dark color, advising no grapefruit juice and monitor for muscle tenderness or weakness
What is Statins (HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors)
This reflects the conduction of an electrical impulse through the atrium; atrial depolarization
What is the P wave
What lab showing an elevated number could be an indicator of MI?
What is troponin
When prepping the patient for a PCI (cardiac catheterization), these nursing responsibilities are most important
What is:
Pt NPO, pt consent, allergy check, assess distal pulses, appropriate pt education
What is the difference between Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the vessels
Atherosclerosis: Accumulation of lipids and fats w/in the vessels
This drugs MOA is not understood but it helps with Angina and chest discomfort by prolonging the QT interval. IT does not decrease HR or BP but does decrease myocardial workload.
What is Ranolazine (Piperazine acetamide)