CHF
Treatment of CHF focuses on wht
Reducing the workload, improving oxygenation, and controlling fluid balance
heart and vessels are formed by _______________ week of gestation
8th
Major manifestations of rheumatic fever
carditis, poly arthritis, chorea, subcutaneous nodules and erythema marginatum. (Jones Criteria)
_____________________ has signs and symptoms including strawberry tongue red swollen peeling feet high fever and myocarditis
Kawasaki
Cardiac disorders that causes increased pulmonary blood flow
ASD VSD and PDA
Primary medications used in CHF treatment
Digoxin, diuretics and Ace inhibitors
Function of the cardiac system
Circulate oxygen, remove cellular waste & work w/ hematological system
When assessing a pt with cardiac issues what are we assessing
HR pulses, cap refill and BP
Meds for kawasaki disease
IVIG-1st 10 days
Aspirin and if coronary issues present life long
What is a major concern for febrile vasculitis syndrome
coronary artery aneurysm
___________________ is used in treating heart failure this medication works by increasing the hearts contract ability
Digoxin
Major organ of the cardiac system
Heart
____________________ is a major indicator of cardiac effectiveness
Urine Output
Respiratory signs of CHF
Dyspnea, retractions, pulmonary edema
___________________ must be checked daily for HF patient
weight
When should you withhold digoxin
Low HR
By age ___________ the heart function as an adult
5
How is rheumatic fever treated and what is stand offish about treatment
2 daily doses of penicillin V oral
monthly Im of Penicillin G
daily oral sulfa
Normal urine output
1-2ml/kg/hr
Inadequate fluid can cause what
hypotension and shock
Signs and Symptoms of CHF
Tachycardia, diaphoresis, cool extremities, fatigue, irritability
List the components of fetal circulation
PDA, DV, FO
What is different in regular fevers and fevers with Kawasaki Disease
High fever can last two weeks
Nursing priority as it relates to RF
prevent strep
is prescribed to help regulate fluid balance in CHF patients
diuretics