Airway
Cardiovascular
Neurologic
Bleeding
Drugs
100

The most common source of upper airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient

Tongue

100

A series of cardiac conditions that are caused by an abrupt reduction in blood flow through a coronary syndromes

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS)

100

Alteration in the ability to perform coordinated motions such as walking

Ataxia

100

The early stage of shock. The systolic blood pressure and brain perfusion are maintained

Compensated Shock

100

Selective beta-2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathomimetic nervous system

Albuterol

100

If restriction of spinal motion is unnecessary, then plane an unconscious patient in the . . .

recovery position

100

This phase is the longest phase of the action potential. During this phase, sodium and calcium slowly enter the cell, while potassium flows out of the cell. The presence of calcium prolongs depolarization of the membrane, creating a plateau. Contraction ends when the outward flow of potassium exceeds the inward flow of sodium and calcium.

Phase 2 aka plateau phase

100

An autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the myelin that insulates the brain and spinal cord, causing scarring

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

100

The late stage of shock, when blood pressure is falling

Decompensated (hypotensive) Shock

100

Blocks sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; prolongs the action potential and repolarization; decreases AV conduction and sinoatrial (SA) node function.

Amiodarone

100

A variety of infections can cause swelling in the upper airway. Infection can lead to . . . 

laryngotracheobronchitis

100

When is it okay to massage both the left and right sides of the carotid arteries simultaneously?

NEVER! Doing so may cause significant bradycardia, cerebrovascular accident, or asystole

100

The sudden, erratic firing of neurons; a neurologic episode caused by a surge of electric activity in the brain; can be a convulsion characterized by generalized, uncoordinated muscular activity, and may be associated with loss of consciousness

Seizure

100

Vomited Blood

Hematemesis

100

Binds to opiate receptors, producing analgesia and euphoria

Fentanyl

100

The 3 most common obstructive airway diseases are 

1. emphysema, 

2. chronic bronchitis, and 

3. . . 

asthma

100

The ___ refers to a deep S wave in lead I, a deep, narrow Q wave in lead III, and a T-wave inversion in lead III.

S1Q3T3 pattern

100

An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in the loss of brain function

Stroke aka cerebrovascular accident

100

The final stage of shock, prior to death

Irreversible Shock

100

Inhibits extracellular calcium ion influx across membranes of myocardial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in inhibition of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction and thereby dilating main coronary and systemic arteries.

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

100

___ is a severe, prolonged asthmatic attack that cannot be stopped with conventional treatment. It is a dire medical emergency

Status asthmaticus

100

A disease of the heart muscle

Cardiomyopathy

100

Severe renal failure resulting in the buildup of waste products within the blood; eventually impairs brain function

Uremia

100

A condition in which volume is lost in the form of blood

Hemorrhagic Shock

100

Immediate metabolic precursor to norepinephrine. Produces positive inotropic and chronotropic effects

Dopamine