Basic Cardiac
This is the sound that the closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves make
What is the "dubb" heart sound indicate
The p wave in an ECG represents this in the heart
What is Atrial contraction?
These are common side effects of beta blockers
What are fatigue, nightmares, bradycardia?
This is the sound that the closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves or AV valves make
What does the "Lubb" heart sound indicate?
This type of pressure measures fluid status, hydration or fluid overload
What is Central venous pressure- CVP?
Heart meds end in "PRIL"
What are ACE Inhibitors?
A 24-48 hour EKG that is be worn by the patient. Patient education would be to note when a cardiac event occurs by the patient keeping a log or record. This device is called
What is a halter monitor ?
This drink is strictly contraindicated for a patient taking anticoagulants
What is Cranberry juice? (because it affects bleeding time)
Blood lab value of this needs to be monitored when you patient is on Lasix or Bumex
What is potassium level?
This type of cholesterol, if levels are high, it protects the heart against heart disease?
What are high levels of HDL
These two are nursing intervention for a patient on Zocor or Lipitor? (IE: when and never with)
What is take in the evening and not with grapefruit juice?
High levels of this type of cholesterol are linked to heart disease
What does is high levels of LDL?
Dark leafy vegitables, broccoli, and bananas are a good source of this.
What are foods that contain potassium?
This medication is taken 1 tablet every 5 minutes for up to 3 doses until pain is relieved
How is NTG administered?