Anatomy and Physiology
What is Cerebral Perfusion Pressure?
The net pressure gradient that drives oxygen delivery to cerebral tissue.
What is the intrinsic rate of the sinus node, junction, and ventricles?
60-100, 40-60, 20-40
What irregular shaped bone can cause life threatening bleeding when broken?
Pelvis
What are the normal CO2 levels?
35-45
What class is epinephrine?
Adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic)
Name the two major hormones controlled by the pancreas.
Insulin and Glucagon
Name a heart rhythm that is over 180bpm from the atria.
AVNRT (SVT)
Name 3 possible locations for an IO (Only two are in your state scope)
Humeral head, tibial plateau, distal femur.
What is the respiratory rate of someone in respiratory alkalosis.
Increased
Name the common suffix in beta blockers
-olol
What immunoglobulin causes allergic reactions?
IgE
Untreated pulmonary hypertension leads to what?
Right sided heart failure.
Calculate a MAP for a BP of 96/40
59
A patient that is hyperventilating but has good CO2 levels is likely what?
Compensating for metabolic acidosis.
What is the mechanism of action of Versed?
GABA Adrenergic agonist, decreases neuerotransmission.
What is the difference between a mast cell and a basophil.
Mast cells are basophils that reside in the tissue.
What side of the heart can nitro adversely affect?
Right
What is the inelastic membrane that's inability to move causes compartment syndrome?
The fascia
What is Virchow's Triad?
Intravascular vessel wall damage, stasis of flow, and a hypercoagulable state.
List 4 different types of home medications that can be used to treat hypertension.
Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics.
Name 3 triads, their signs/symptoms, and what they indicate is happening.
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Name this Rhythm
SR with a Run of VT and a PVC
How do you calculate Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Mean Arterial Pressure - Intracranial Pressure
Name all portions of the tracheobronchial tree in order from largest to most narrow.
Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Terminal bronchioles, Alveoli
Name this person's medical history based on their medications:
Lisinopril, Furosemide, atorvastatin, prozac, nitroglycerin, oxycodone.
Hypertension (possible CHF), hyperlipidemia, depression, angina, some type of chronic pain.