Pharmacology
can cause hypotension if given to people taking erectile dysfunction medications
Nitroglycerin
an example is heroin or oxycodone
opiates/ opioids
the vomiting of blood
hematemesis
the amount of air that is moved in or out of the lungs during one breath
tidal volume
inflammation of the meninges
meningitis
Double Points Jeopardy!!!!
indication is for overt and suspected significant hemorrhage
tranexamic acid
unit of measurement for measuring blood sugar levelse
mm/ deka liters
an open wound in the abdominal cavity that may expose internal organs
evisceration
the air that remains in the lungs after maximal respiration
residual volume
point at which the trachea bifurcates into the left and right mainstem bronchi
carina
dose is 1-2 inhalations or 0.25-0.5 mg
ipratroprium
white blood cells
leukocytes
bruising behind the ear
Battle sign
the amount of carbon dioxide present at the end of an exhaled breath
end tidal CO2
the last 3 or 4 vertebrae of the spine
coccyx
excreted by the adrenal glands
epinephrine
a swelling or enlargement of the wall of an artery resulting from a defect or weakening of the arterial wall.
aneurysm
an in complete fracture that passes only partway through the shaft of a bone but may still cause substantial angulation; occurs in children
green stick fracture
surgical opening into the trachea
tracheostomy
black, foul smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood
melena
short acting osmotic diuretic
dextrose
a tear in the junction between the esophagus and the stomach, causing severe bleeding and potential death
Mallory Weiss tear
a blunt chest injury caused by a sudden, direct blow to the chest that occurs only during the critical portion of a person's heartbeat
commotio cordis
a liquid protein substance that coats the alveoli in the lungs, decreases alveolar surface tension, and keeps the alveoli expanded; a low level in a premature infant contributes to respiratory distress syndrome
surfactant
normally occurring unequal pupil size
anisocoria