Drugs
Why we give Vasotec (ace inhibitor)?
Lower the blood pressure
This fungal infection presents as raised, white patches in the oral cavity
oral candidiasis
What is an indicator of unstable angina?
unstable angina is unpredictable and occurs at rest
What is active range of motions
Pt is able to move their muscles
This enzyme is produced in the kidneys and helps control blood pressure
Renin
What do we need to check before giving digoxin?
There is heart rate of 60 or more
This disorder has stomach acid irritating the esophageal lining.
GERD
Important nursing intervention for a patient with mitral stenosis?
balance activity with oxygen supply
To assist with venous vascular disorder what is one thing the PN will recommend
Leg muscle activity
TED hose
SCDs
These two resistent vessels regulate intraglomerular pressure and filter a large amount of blood.
the afferent and efferent arterioles
pt with hypertension should avoid what medication?
Decongestion
This condition can be caused by use of NSAIDs, over consumption of alcohol, spicy foods, or infection.
Gastritis
Who is most at risk for malignant hypertension?
(name 2 risk factors)
overweight obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Poor eating habits
underlying cardiovascular disease
HTN
African american
What an advantage of continuous passive motion machine?
increase flexibility of new joints
This type of UTI would be suspected for a patient who presents with flank pain, nausea, chills, and a fever of 102.2*F (39*C).
Uncomplicated pyelonephritis.
What group of medication should you give for phantom pain?
Pain Medications
This is the most prevelant cause of PUD.
H. pylori
What are 3 signs of Fluid excess in CHF?
jugular distension
crackles bilaterally
dyspnea
What is a classic sign of hip fracture?
One leg is shorter than the other
A erythropoietin deficiency will cause what to happen?
Anemia due to the bone marrow producing less RBC
Name 3 side effects of lasix
Weight loss
increased urinary output
Ringing in the ears
dry mouth/thirsty
This hepatitis is spread by infected blood only
Hepatitis C.
Name 3 signs of MI ?
Pain radiating to left arm and jaw
pallor
diaphoresis
dyspnea
What is greatest post op complication of an amputation
Hemorrhage
This autoimmune disorder involves antibodies attacking the kidneys and lungs
Goodpasture syndrome