Assessment
This test is used to compare ankle to brachial systolic pressures to diagnose PAD.
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI)
This non invasive test uses sound waves to assess blood flow.
What is Doppler ultrasound?
This minimally invasive procedure uses a balloon to widen narrowed arteries
What is angioplasty?
This class of medication should typically be held if the patient is severely bradycardic.
What is beta blocker?
This is the largest artery in the body
What is the aorta?
This vascular sound is heard with a stethoscope when there is turbulent blood flow.
What is a bruit?
This imaging technique visualizes vessels with contrast dye.
What is angiography?
This surgery repairs an aortic aneurysm through the femoral arteries.
What is an EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair)?
This class of drugs prevents platelet aggregation.
What are antiplatelet agents?
This artery in the thigh is commonly used for cardiac catheterizations and angiograms.
What is the femoral artery?
This symptom is described as pain in the legs with walking and relieved by rest.
What is intermittent claudication pain?
After angiography via femoral artery, you must monitor this very closely.
What is bleeding/hematoma at puncture site?
The first-line lifestyle modification for PAD is this.
What is smoking cessation?
This class of drugs reduces blood clotting by inhibiting clotting factors.
What are anticoagulants?
This major abdominal artery supplies blood to the intestines
What is the superior mesenteric artery (SMA)?
This surgery requires hourly neuro checks as well as unilateral upper extremity neurovascular checks.
What is a carotid subclavian bypass?
This is the test that will likely be ordered if your post op CEA patient is complaining of a headache
What is a head CT?
This surgical procedure creates a new pathway for blood flow around a blockage
What is a bypass graft?
The type of insulin that is never held, regardless of NPO status.
What is Lantus?
The patient must be in this position during and after central line removal. For how long and why?
What is flat for 30 minutes due to risk of air embolism?
Your post op day 2 groin flap patient has developed unilateral LLE swelling and reports "soreness". What are you concerned about and what test do you anticipate being ordered?
What is a DVT and a duplex ultrasound?
Pre-op cardiac clearance can include a variety of tests. Name at least 3.
This surgery removes plaque buildup from inside the artery.
What is an endarterectomy?
The antibiotic that requires therapeutic drug monitoring to ensure it is effective against infection while potentially minimizing dangerous side effects like kidney damage.
What is vancomycin?
After a CEA, you must monitor for this complication, which is indicated by signs like dysphagia or hoarseness.
What is cranial nerve injury?