Upper Half
This system is activated in cluster headaches
Trigeminovascular
Ideal A1C level
<6.5%
A mother who does not take Folic Acid while pregnant has a risk of having a child with this condition
Spina bifida (neural tube defect)
pH: 7.50
PaCO2: 36
HCO3: 27
Metabolic Alkalosis
This increases the absorption of Iron
Vitamin C
Optimal numbers for cholesterol levels
Total Cholesterol- <200 mg/dL
HDL- >60 mg/dL
LDL- <100 mg/dL
Name four contributing factors for peptic ulcer disease
H. pylori, NSAIDS, stress, alcohol, excess caffeine, blood type O, daily Aspirin, steroids, smoking and genetics.
Name one pain myth
In pain= looks in pain -> not all look in pain, vital signs indicative
Meds lead to addiction -> addiction happens in <1%
If sleeping= no pain -> withdrawal and extra sleep is coping
pH: 7.38
PaCO2: 42
HCO3: 24
Normal
ADR for this drugs are cough, HA, angioedema and fetal injury/death if taken during pregnancy.
Lisinopril
This test can detect corneal injuries, small foreign objects or particles in the eye.
Fluorescein eye stain test
This condition presents with Kussmaul's respirations where as this condition is characterized by hyperosmolarity and dehydration.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia Syndrome
This assessment looks at diaphoresis, dilated pupils, body aches, cramping and diarrhea.
Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)
pH: 7.55
PaCO2: 46
HCO3: 39
Metabolic Alkalosis Partially Compensated
Ibutilide
These lab values indicate primary hyperthyroidism
High serum T4, low TSH
When no synthesis of Vitamin D decreases an electrolyte's absorption, this can happen.
Hypocalcemia
These conditions are desirable for diuretic therapy
HTN, edema, HF, CKD, liver failure/cirrhosis and pulmonary edema
pH: 7.23
PaCO2: 36
HCO3: 13
Metabolic Acidosis Uncompensated
This works at the brainstem and spinal cord working as a sedative
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
These pharmacological interventions decrease mortality post-MI
Medications including Aspirin, Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors
This level of proteinuria means its moderately increased and suggest early diabetic nephropathy.
30-300 mg/day
This teaching should be done with bisphosphonates
Take with water in upright position due to irritation to esophageal and gastric mucosa
pH: 7.29
PaCO2: 22
HCO3: 10
Metabolic Acidosis Partially Compensation
Traditional treatment is fresh frozen plasma but this is a pre-op alternative.
Desmopressin