Neuro
What should you always check in a possible stroke pt?
BG
What is emesis?
Vomit
What effect do sedative-hypnotic drugs have on the nervous system?
Depress it
What is the onset of action?
What type of shock does severe bleeding result in?
Hemorrhagic
What is intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Pressure inside the skull
Dependent on blood, CSF, and brain
What is the hallmark sign of appendicitis?
Rebound tenderness in RLQ
Name an example of a sympathomimetic
Cocaine
Meth
What does an agonist drug do?
Activates a receptor
Vomiting, diarrhea
What are the 3 components of the Cincinnati Stroke Scale?
Facial droop
Arm drift
Slurred speech
What is hematemesis? What does it indicate?
Bright-red vomit
Upper GI bleed
What effects will sympathomimetics have on the body?
HR, RR, pupils
Increased HR
Increased RR
Dilated pupils
What does an antagonist drug do?
Which type of shock results from head or spinal cord injury, presents with normal heart rate, and may result in the area below the injury appearing normal (PWD)?
Neurogenic shock
What is a generalized seizure?
Generalized full-body convulsions
What is the hallmark sign of cholecystitis?
RUQ pain after eating fatty meal
What is the primary symptom of hallucinogens?
Hallucinations
What should you always do prior to administering a medication?
Cross-check with your partner
Psychogenic shock
What is a focal seizure?
Convulsion of part of body, sometimes moves to different parts of body
What is melena? What does it indicate?
Dark, tarry stools
Upper GI bleed
Exposure to what type of substances would cause: excessive salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, diaphoresis, GI upset, emesis, and miosis.
Cholinergics
What should you do if you make a medication error?
Report it immediately and document appropriately
How do we treat shock?
3 things
Oxygen
Keep pt warm
Elevate legs