Cardiology
ekg finding for cardiac tamponade
tachycardia, PR segment depression, electrical alternans
target systolic BP for a patient with signs of herniation
110 mmHg
the 4 routes of entry of a toxin
absorption, ingestion, inhalation, injection
Water shifts from blood to CSF after dialysis
disequilibrium syndrome
When a person's blood is "positive" they have this
Rh antigen
This medication is derived from the belladonna plant
Atropine
somatic neurons are also these type of neurons
efferent
initial decon procedure when exposed to a chemical powder
brush it off
viruses causing gastroenteritis
Norovirus, Rotavirus
widespread activation of the clotting cascade that depletes clotting factors and platelets
DIC
Type of pacemaker that activates when the heart rate drops below a certain rate
demand pacemaker
Growths within the body that serve no useful purpose and are caused by errors that occur during cellular reproduction.
Neoplasm
The main purpose of calling poison control
Recommendations for treatment
hematemesis most commonly associated with this
PUD
clotting disorder where there is a deficiency of Factor VIII
Hemophilia A
12 hours
cranial nerve involved with lateral movement of eye
Abducens (VI)
results when the brain decreases its response to increased levels of PCO2
hypoventilation
Process where a fistula or AV shunt is accessed so blood can be filtered through a machine and then returned
hemodialysis
a tunneled catheter used for medication administration
Broviac
digitalis
this presentation may indicate damage directly below the cerebral hemispheres
decorticate posturing
time frame of acetaminophen toxicity where there is RUQ pain and abdomen is tender upon palpation
24-72 hours
twisting of the intestines
volvulus
produced by the kidneys to stimulate RBC production in bone marrow
erythropoietin