Respiratory Emergencies chpt 17
What is stridor? (Chpt 17 slide 13)
High pitched, strained sound. (Chpt 17 slide 13)
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) chpt 19 slide 31
What are some causes of a peptic ulcer? chpt 20/31 slide 15
H. Pylori, NSAIDS, mental stress, smoking, alcohol and genetics. chpt 20/31 slide 15
What is the definition of toxidromes? chpt 23 slide 9
constellation of symptoms, vital signs, and exam findings typically associated with a particular toxin chpt 23 slide 9
PITUITARY GLAND chpt 21 slide 5
What are some causes of wheezing? chpt 17 slide 18
Bronchial restriction, asthma, allergic reaction. chpt 17 slide 18
What does the Cincinnati scale look for? chpt 19 slide 33
Facial droop, arm weakness, abnormal speech chpt 19 slide 33
Describe McBurneys point chpt 20/31 slide 37
it is 2/3 the distance from navel to r.asis. tenderness is maximal in cases of acute appendicitis. chpt 20/31 slide 37
What are some signs of cholinergic toxidrome? chpt 23 slide 15
crying, sweating, pinpoint pupils, runny nose, vomiting, frothing at mouth, bradycardia, urination, diarrhea chpt 23 slide 15
When does thyroid storm happen? chpt 21 slide 12
thyroid storm happens when you have too much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) AND infection / major stress. chpt 21 slide 12
What does peep stand for? chpt 17 slide 33
Positive end-expiratory pressure chpt 17 slide 33
What does the Cushings triad triangle consist of? chpt 19 slide 50
Decreased HR, Irregular breathing, and widened pulse pressure chpt 19 slide 50
Gallstones and chronic alcoholism can cause pancreatitis. chpt 20/31 slide 43
What are some acetaminophen drugs? chpt 23 slide 20
Tylenol, NyQuil, Excedrin, Vicodin, Lortab chpt 23 slide 20
What are some signs of graves disease? chpt 21 slide 13
Goiter, bulging eyes, tremors, sweating, tachycardia. chpt 21 slide 13
What are some contraindications of CPAP? chpt 17 slide 38
Inability to maintain own airway, facial trauma, tracheostomy, uncontrollable anxiety, hypotension
chpt 17 slide 38
Describe Cheyne Stokes? chpt 19 slide 51
Cheyne stokes is periods of apnea (not breathing), increasing/decreasing depth, and comes from a brainstem injury. chpt 19 slide 51
What will someone with Kehr's sign experience? chpt 20/31 slide 45
they will experience pain in ULQ and referred in upper left shoulder. chpt 20/31 slide 45
How much ASA is considered lethal? chpt 23 slide 25
500ml + is considered lethal. chpt 23 slide 25
What type of diabetes do you get from poor lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc) chpt 21 slide 37
type 2 diabetes chpt 21 slide 37
How does CPAP decrease cardiac output chpt 17 slide 36
CPAP increases intrathoracic pressure which decreases preload of the heart. chpt 17 "per Simmons"
What are the stages of tonic clonic seizures? chpt 19 slide 54
the aura phase, the tonic phase, the clonic phase, and the postical sleep phase. chpt 19 slide 54
What is grey turners sign? chpt 20/31 slide 42
It is often retro, may be intra. You would want your pt to turn to the side. It presents in 12 to 24 hours. chpt 20/31 slide 42
What are some opioid drugs? chpt 23 slide 27
Morphine, Heroin, Methadone, Fentanyl, Oxycodone. chpt 23 slide 27
What are the symptoms of Cushings disease? chpt 21 slide 49
round "moon" face, buffalo hump, extra face and body hair. chpt 21 slide 49