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quiz 2
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Atherosclerosis
- Assessment
- Bruit
- Pulsation in Abdomen
- Abdominal or Lower Back Pain
- Tearing Pain
- Diagnosis
- Ultrasound
- Considerations
- Rupture
- Shock
- Surgical Repair
1 min
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Mechanism
- Atherosclerosis
- Assessment
- Intermittent Claudication
- Pain with Exercise
- Paresthesias
- Arterial Ulcers
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Amputation
- Consideration
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
2 mins
Arterial Ulcer Assessment
- Absent or Decreased Pulses
- Intermittent Claudication
- Sharp Pain
- Dependent Rubor
- Well Defined Edges
- Over Bony Areas
- Smooth, Shiny Skin
- Toes, Heels, Lateral Lower Legs
- Cool
2 mins
Arterial Ulcer Interventions
- Saline Dressing
- Structured Exercise Programs
- Fibrinolytics
- Antiplatelet Medication
- No Caffeine, Nicotine
- Surgery
1 min
Polycythemia Vera Disease
- Pathophysiology
- JAK2 Mutation leading to increased red blood cells
- Tyrosine Kinase
- Symptoms
- Erythromelalgia
- Pruritus
- Often After Hot Shower
- Headache
- Treatment
- Phlebotomy
- Aspirin
1 min
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Pathophysiology
- 5-10 Days After Heparin Exposure
- Heparin-Platelet Factor 4 Complex
- Autoantibodies Form Against Complex
- Heparin-Platelet Factor 4-Antibody Complex Binds Platelets
- Platelet Aggregation
- Procoagulant Release
- Symptoms
- Thrombocytopenia
- Diagnosis
- Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)
- Treatment
- Stop Heparin, Start Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
2 mins
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Venous Wall Inflammation caused by Thrombus
- Assessment
- Tenderness
- Edema
- Warmth
- Asymmetry
- Considerations
- Could be Asymptomatic
- Monitor for Pulmonary Embolism
58 secs
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Interventions
- Anticoagulants
- Prevention Education
- Frequent Ambulation
- Leg Exercises
- Compression Stockings or SCD's
- Avoid Nicotine and Oral Contraceptives
- Surgery
1 min
Hemophilia
- Cause/Mechanism
- Genetic Mutation
- Assessment
- Prolonged Bleeding
- Pain
- Hemarthrosis
- Interventions
- Clotting Factor Replacement Therapy
- DDAVP (Desmopressin Acetate)
- Antifibrinolytic Therapy
- Analgesics
- Considerations
- Genetic Counseling
- Prevent Injury
3 mins
Heparin (Unfractionated)
- Mechanism of Action
- Suppresses Coagulation
- Indications
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Side Effects
- Hemorrhage
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Considerations
- Monitor aPTT
- Preferred (Safe) During Pregnancy
- Antidote
- Protamine Sulfate
2 mins
PT/PTT Lab Values
- Prothrombin Time (PT)
- 10-14 seconds
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT or aPTT)
- 25-35 seconds
1 min
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Clotting Factors
- Factor Xa
- Indications
- Clot Formation Prevention
- Side Effects
- Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Bleeding
- Considerations
- Medication Education
- Subcutaneous Injection
- 2 Inches from Umbilicus or Incisions
- Antidote
- Protamine Sulfate
2 mins
Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Clotting Factors
- Indications
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Venous Thrombosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Assessment
- PT/INR Levels
- Observe for Bleeding
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Nursing Considerations
- Vitamin K and Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Prolonged Therapeutic Onset
- Maintain Same Diet
2 mins
Abciximab and Tirofiban (GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors)
- Mechanism
- IIb/IIIa Receptor Inhibitors
- Inhibits Platelet Aggregation
- Indications
- Thrombotic Event Prevention
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Considerations
- Expensive
- Combination Drug Therapy
2 mins
Platelet Lab Value
- 150,000-400,000 Micro L
40 secs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Overview
- Indications
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mechanism of Action
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Drugs
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Side Effects
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Treat with Cyproheptadine
2 mins
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Indications
- Depression
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Duloxetine
- Panic and Anxiety
- Venlafaxine
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin and NE
- Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Decreased Libido
1 min
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin
- Indications
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Side Effects
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Anticholinergic Effects
- Cardiac Toxicity
- Considerations
- Delayed Effect
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Indications
- Indications
- Major Depression
- Bedwetting
- Fibromyalgia
- OCD
- Drugs
- -Iptyline or -Ipramine Suffix
- Amitriptyline
- Desipramine
- Clomipramine
- Imipramine
- Nortriptyline
2 mins
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Contraindications
- Contraindications
- Wine and Cheese
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Serotonin Drugs
- Serotonin Syndrome
1 min
