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The is the term used to describe two medications given to a client after stent placement.
What is dual antiplatelet therapy?
This lab is used routinely to monitored the effects of Heparin.
What is Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)?
These "12" tests will be given to a client presenting to the ED with chest pain.
What is a 12 lead EKG?
What is bronze colored skin from hyperpigmentation?
While reviewing a client's chart, the nurse notes an elevated anion gap, a blood sugar of 591, BP 97/41, HR 117 and poor skin tugor. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing this endocrine disorder.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
This medication is given in conjunction with aspirin for a client with a coronary artery stent.
What is clopidogrel (Plavix) or ticagrelor (Brilinta)?
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis) are this type of anticoagulant.
What is a factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor?
This laboratory test measures heart muscle protein in the blood stream.
What is troponin?
Client's with Cushing's disease have too much of this in their body.
What is cortisol or steroids?
A client is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse anticipates the client being started on this insulin in the ED.
What is a an insulin (drip) infusion?
This is the length of time in which antiplatelets bind with platelets and alter their "stickiness."
This lab is routinely used to monitor the effects of warfarin.
What is INR?
A client experiencing a myocardial infarction should have this happen in 90 minutes.
What is a cardiac catheterization with balloon angioplasty and stent placement?
A client with low blood pressure is likely to have this endocrine disorder.
What is Addison's Disease?
A client presents with a blood sugar of 968 mg/dL and severe dehydration, the nurse knows the client is likely experiencing this diabetic emergency.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
This "stomach" medication has been shown to reduce the efficacy of clopidogrel (Plavix).
What is omeprazole (Prilosec)?
This is the best initial action to take if a client starts bleeding while receiving anticoagulants.
What is stop the medication?
A client presenting with new-onset chest pain needs this done prior to the administration of nitroglycerin.
What is a 12 lead EKG?
Client's with Addison's disease need this for the rest of their life.
What is corticosteroids?
After healing all the sick and stamping out all disease, the nurse must provide the DKA and HHS client with this.
What is teaching?
This lab is routinely monitored to insure the client is receiving the appropriate amount of clopidogrel (Plavix) or ticagrelor (Brilinta).
What is, no labs are routinely monitored for clopidogrel (Plavix) or ticagrelor (Brilinta)?
These are reversal agents for warfarin.
What is vitamin k, fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and k-centra?
A client presenting to a hospital without a working catheterization laboratory can be given this medication, to buy time until they can be transferred to a hospital with a working catheterization laboratory.
What is tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) also known as streptokinase, alteplase or tenecteplase (TNK).
Moon face, buffalo hump and hirsutism are symptoms associated with this endocrine disorder.
What is Cushing's disease?
Client's presenting with DKA and HHS do so for these reasons.
New-onset diabetes, mismanagement of sick days, intentionally skipping insulin, neglect by caretakers, malfunctioning insulin pump, knowledge deficit and lack of resources.