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EXAM 1 med surg spring 2020
homeostasis- systems/organs involved
- Kidneys
- heart
- adrenal glands
- pituitary gland
- Parathyroid Gland
- baroreceptors
- blood pressure
- vascular compartment changes
- lung function
- renin angiotensin aldosterone system
- ADH
- ANP
- thirst
s/s 3rd spacing
- Signs and Symptoms
- Decreased Urine Output
- Increased Heart Rate
- increased weight
- decreased blood pressure
- intake output mismatch
- Causes
- Bleeding
- Peritonitis
- blockage
ACE Inhibitors
- Action
- Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance
- Methond of Action
- relaxes blood vessels
- blocks conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotension 2
- Side Effect
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Dry Non-productive Cough
- Headache
- Alert
- holds on to potassium
Risk Factors for PAD (exam 1)
- Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Smoking Increases Risk
- high blood pressure
- age over 50
- High Cholesterol
- family history
- homocystine
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
hypovolemia
- Signs/Symptoms
- Weight Loss
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Tachycardia
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- weak or absent periperal pulses
- delayed capillary refill
- Clinical Management
- Normal Saline
- Lactated Ringer's (LR)
- blood replacement
- High Sodium Diet
- Corticosteroid therapy
- Low Protein Foods (Diet)
hypervolemia causes
- heart problems
- acute kidney injury
- Liver Failure
- lung problems
- Too much sodium
- steroid use
- adrenal gland disorders
- blood transfusion reaction
- albumen
- Burn Wounds
- administration of hypertonic solutions
Statins
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hepatotoxicity
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Decrease LDL
- Decrease Triglycerides
- Increase HDL
2 mins
Bile Acid Resins
- Indications
- Hyperlipidemia
- Mechanism of Action
- Bile Acid Reabsorption Prevented
- Slight Increase HDL/Triglycerides
- Decrease LDL
- Drugs
- Colestipol (Colestid)
- Cholestyramine
- Colesevelam
- Side Effects
- Cholesterol Gallstones
- Decreased Absorption of Fat-soluble Vitamins
- Patients Hate It
2 mins
Bile Acid Resins
- Indications
- Hyperlipidemia
- Mechanism of Action
- Bile Acid Reabsorption Prevented
- Decrease LDL
- Drugs
- Colestipol (Colestid)
- Cholestyramine (Questran)
- Colesevelam (Welchol)
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Cholesterol Gallstones
- Decreased Absorption of Fat-soluble Vitamins
2 mins
Gemfibrozil (Fibrates)
- Mechanism of Action
- Decreases Triglycerides
- Increase in HDL
- Slight Decrease in LDL
- Indications
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Side Effect
- Hepatotoxicity
- Cholesterol Gallstones
- Myopathy
- Considerations
- Do Not Combine with Statins
- Warfarin Toxicity
2 mins
Vitamin B3 - Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
- Mechanism
- Decreases Triglycerides
- Decreases LDL
- Increases HDL
- Indications
- Dyslipidemia
- Pellagra
- Diarrhea
- Dermatitis
- Dementia
- Side Effects
- Flushing
- GI Distress
- Hepatotoxicity
2 mins
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Ends in "-sartan"
- Mechanism of Action
- Blocks Angiotensin II Receptor
- Indications
- Hypertension
- Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Contraindications
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Pregnancy
1 min
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
- Characteristics
- -statin Suffix
- Mechanism
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Indications
- High Cholesterol
- Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rash
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Myopathy
- Considerations
- Monitor Liver Enzymes
- Administer at Bedtime
- Avoid Grapefruit
2 mins
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
- "-pril" Suffix
- Mechanism of Action
- Block Renin Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- Indications
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Side Effects
- Dry Non-productive Cough
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Possible Hyperkalemia
- Angioedema
- Nursing Considerations
- Slowly Change Position
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Blood viscosity, resistance to flow in circulation, related NI to manage
- heart pumping
- condition of the blood vessels
- rate of blood flow
- metabolic needs of body tissues
- nervous system activity
Calcium Channel Blockers (Verapamil and Diltiazem)
- Mechanism of Action
- Slows AV Conduction
- Indications
- Angina Pectoris
- Arrhythmias
- Essential Hypertension
- Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Constipation
- Peripheral Edema
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Nursing Consideration
- Medication Education
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
Hypokalemia
- Assessment
- < 3.5 mEq/L
- Muscle Weakness
- Arrhythmia
- U Wave
- Ileus
- Hyporeflexia
- Interventions
- IV K+ Infusion at 5-10 mEq/hr
- Give Orally with Food
- Nursing Considerations
- Monitor Respiratory Status
3 mins
Hyperkalemia
- Assessment
- > 5.0 mEq/L K+
- Abdominal Cramps
- Muscle Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Arrhythmia
- Tall, Peaked T Waves
- Interventions
- IV Calcium
- Infusion of Glucose and Insulin
- Loop or Thiazide Diuretics
- Kayexalate
- Dialysis
- Prevention Education
2 mins
