PVD/Varicose Veins
What does PVD stand for?
Peripheral vascular disease
What vital is monitored if a patient took nitro sublingual?
BP
A TIA resolves within __________________
24 hours
Congestive heart Failure
1) cold
2) tired
3) sluggish
What extremity is usually effected with PVD?
legs/knee and below/ankle/feet
What is the diagnostic test for MI?
EKG/ECG
What is the difference between TIA and CVA?
TIA is TEMPORARY
Heart and lungs
S/E of iron pills
Black stool
What is another name for varicose veins?
Spider veins
What is the Milligrams AND quantity of ASA
81mg X 4 pills
What test is ordered as soon as someone enters the ER with stroke symptoms?
CT
CAT
What question can we ask a patient who is suspected of having CHF?
1) how many pillows do you sleep with?
2) where do you sleep?
3) do you sleep in a chair or recliner?
How is B-12 given?
How is iron given
B-12: injection
iron: supplement or PO
What is the "foot doctor" called?
Podietrist
Name AND describe the layers of the heart
Pericardium: outer layer
Myocardium: middle layer
Endocardium: inner layer
What does TIA and CVA mean
TIA: transient ischemic attack "mini stroke"
CVA: cerebrovascular attack
What needs to be done daily for someone with CHF? (hint: vital)
Weight
What are 3 additional information associated with sickle cell? who, when, what
1) Increase risk for American Americans
2) Diagnosed at birth
3) crescent shaped hemoglobin
What TWO things CANNOT be done with someone with PVD?
1) HEAT
2) CUT TOE NAILS
Explain MONA
Morphine
oxygen
Nitro
Aspirin
Explain BEFAST
Balance
Eyes (vision)
facial drooping
arm weakness
slurred speech
time
What procedure is treatment for an MI or CHF and what does it do?
Stent; opens blood vessel
List the treatment for all 4 Anemia
1) pernicious: B-12 injections
2) sickle cell: pain control; blood transfusions
3) dietary: increase iron rich foods
4) iron deficiency: iron supplement