Pharmacology
What are the 2 medications in a DuoNeb and what are their dosages?
2.5mg Albuterol & 0.5mg Atrovent
What makes cardiac muscle cells different from any other cells within the body?
Automaticity
What is the body's main artery?
Aorta
A person standing, facing forward with palms forward is considered to be ____.
Anatomical position
True or False? Tendons connect bone to bone
False
Tendons: Connect muscle to bone
Ligaments: Connect bone to bone
Enteral medications enter the body through which body system?
GI / Digestive System
The cardiovascular system is made up of what 3 parts?
1) Pump - Heart
2) Container - Vessels
3) Contents - Blood & plasma
What node is known as the "pacemaker?"
Sinoatrial (SA) node
What are the 2 divisions of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System (CNS) & Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
Produce hormones to regulate body activities & functions
Name the 5 rights of medication administration.
Right patient, Right Time, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route
What are the 4 components of blood?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
Platelets
What does ROSC stand for?
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
What are the 3 main planes of the body?
Coronal/frontal
Sagittal/medial
Transverse/horizontal
What are 3 of the 5 main functions of the skin?
1) Protection
2) Water balance
3) Temperature Regulation
4) Excretion
5) Shock absorption
What is an analgesic?
What are the two first-line medications associated with the treatment of ACS & AMI?
Aspirin & nitroglycerin
What is angina pectoris?
Chest pain
What is the difference between anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
Define each.
Anatomy - structure of the body
Physiology - Function of the body & its structures
Pathophysiology - dysfunction of the body. Disease and/or injury processes.
Where is the mandible found?
Lower part of the jaw
Name 4 (of the 10) most common routes of medication routes of entry.
IV, IO, IM, IN, SL, ET (endotracheal), oral, inhalation, subcutaneous, transdermal
What does LVAD stand for?
Left Ventricular Assist Device
Explain the pathology of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Reduced blood flow to the heart tissue due to narrowing or blockages in coronary arteries.
Typically due to the buildup of fatty deposits/plaque in coronary arteries.
What are the 5 divisions of the spinal column and the number vertebrate in each?
Cervical - 7
Thoracic - 12
Lumbar - 5
Sacral - 5
Coccyx - 4
What is the role of platelets in the blood?
Produce clotting factors to form blood clots.