Hypertension
What blood pressure reading would be considered a HTN Crisis?
180/120
What is the cause of a PE?
A blood clot that blocks a vessel in the lung obstructing blood flow.
Pleural effusion is what?
Fluid build up in the pleural cavity
Damage becomes so severe it can lead to what?
Compression of the spinal nerves
How many types of Hepatitis are there?
5 types; A, B, C, D, E
Name the 3 things that could cause a false BP reading.
Improper BP cuff size.
Arm position. Arm should be at heart level.
White coat syndrome
What specific arrhythmia makes these people high risk in developing a PE?
A-fib
What is a thoracentesis?
An insertion of a needle into the pleural space to remove excess fluid.
The most common area for pain with this disease is in what body location? 2 places
Neck and back
This type of Hepatitis is the most common among IV drug users.
Hep C
HTN is known as the what disease?
Silent Killer
In addition to a CT, what lab is a definitive finding for a PE?
D-dimer
Infected fluid in the pleural space that requires antibiotics
What human activities does it interfere with when it becomes severe?
Bowel and bladder function
Vaccines protect us against what 3 types of Hepatitis?
A, B, D
Which ethnicity group is the highest risk factor for HTN?
African American
Name 2 blood thinners that are given to treat PE's?
Heparin and Coumadin
What type of surgery is a PE extremely high risk?
Open heart surgery
What is paresthesia?
numbness and tingling
Hepatitis directly affects what organ?
Liver
Unmanaged HTN can lead to what 4 diseases?
Stroke
MI
Renal failure
Heart failure
The nurse must educate the patient being treated for a PE on monitoring for excessive what?
Bleeding
What is tactile fremitus?
Palpable vibration of the chest wall during speech.
What types of injections are given to reduce inflammation?
Corticosteroids
What common OTC meds should be avoided in Hepatitis patients?
acetaminophen and aspirin