Lab values
Normal potassium level
3.5-5
Blood clot in lungs
Pulmonary embolism
Common initial dysrhythmia associated with cardiac arrest
Ventricular fibrillation
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Medication monitored through APTT values
Heparin
Normal lab value of sodium
135 - 145
Air or fluid in pleural space
Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
symptoms of left sided heart failure
Cough, Dyspnea, Pulmonary congestion, Wet lung sounds, blood tinged sputum
PCA
Patient controlled anesthesia
Insulin that has peak time of 30 minutes
Lispro/Humalog
Biomarker which indicates heart failure
BNP
Destruction of alveoli sacs due to chronic inflammation
Emphysema
Naegele rule
Estimated date of delivery; First day of LMP, add 7 days and subtract 3 months
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Primary drug given during cardiac arrest
Epinephrine
Monitored electrolyte lab value with digoxin
Potassium
Inflammation of large intestines
Ulcerative colitis
Treatment for hyperkalemia
D5W, Insulin, Kayexalate
SIADH
Medication referred to as "clot buster"
Alteplase (t-PA)
Normal acid/base balance ranges
pH - 7.35-7.45
CO2 - 35 - 45
HCO3 - 22- 26
complication of pregnancy; hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
HELLP Syndrome
Five stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Medication given to treat Torsade de Pointes
IV push magnesium