Heart

Heart Failure

100

What is the leading cause of Heart Failure?

HTN

200

Nursing Interventions for Patients with Heart Failure

Rest, regular physical activity, pacing of activites, Avoide extreme weather, poistioning. 

300

What are the two most important monitors for patients with Heart Failure 

Weights, I/O

Fluid Volume

400

Right sided Heart Failure (5)

Peripheral Congestion

JVD

Dependent Edema

Hepatomegaly 

Ascites 

500

Left Sided Heart Failure (6)

Pulmonary Edema

S3, Ventricular Gallop

Dyspnea

Cough, non productive

Oliguria 

Low O2

Medications

100

This medication increased blood pressure, and myocardial contractility.

Dopamine 

200

This Beta Blocker cannot be administered to asthmatic patients.

Carvedilol

300

This medication is specific for treating left ventricular dysfunction

Dobutamine

400

Diuretics to Treat Heart Failure/HTN

Hydrochlorothiazide 

Lasix

Spironolactone 

500

Decreases rate of conduction through the SA node

Ivabradine 

Medications II

100

It is important to monitor for a cough when giving this medication.

Catopril

200

This medication relaxes smooth muscle by blocking the effects of norepinephrine to reduce blood pressure.

Doxazosin

300

What medications end in LOL

Beta Blockers

400

This medication improves contractility and it is critical to monitor for hypokalemia

Digitalis/Digoxin

500

This medication inhibits Angiotension from binding to its receptor

ARBs/ 

Losartan

Angina

100

What are the goals for patients with Angina? (5)

Anxiety control

Pain control

Client Education, disease, med management

Life style changes

200

What are the presention of Angina in Geriatrics.(2-3)

Silent CAD

Chest pain-like symptoms

Fatigue, weakness, somnolence 

300

What is Unstable Angina

Increased frequency and severity not relieved by rest or NTG

400

What is the presentation of pain for patients presenting with Angina?

Retrosternal and radiate to neck, jaw, or shoulders, back, or arms (usually left) 

500

What medications are used with Angina.(4)

NTG

Beta Blockers

Calcium channel blockers

Antiplatelet/anticoagulants

Hypertension

100

BP Classifications and what are the numbers (4)

Normal <120/80

Prehypertension 120-139/80-89

Stage I 140-159/90-99

Stage II >160

200

Signs and Symptoms of HF

Chronic High blood pressure

Targeted Organ Damage

300

What organs are damaged in late-stage HTN?

Retinal 

Renal

Myocardial 

Stroke

400

Medical Management for HTN

Weight Reduction

DASH

Regular physical activity

Reduce Alcohol consumption

500

Complications of HTN (6)

Myocardial infarction

Heart Failure

TIA

CVA

Renal insufficiency

Retinal Hemorrhage