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Shock

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Shock is defined as adequate tissue perfusion. True of False False: inadequate perfusion
The widening of blood vessel's diameter is called what vasoodilation
Diminished blood volume is called what hypovolemic
A higher then normal blood pressure is called what hypertension
poor perfusion resulting from an ineffective pump function of the heart is called? Cardiogenic shock
A type of distributitive shock that results from massive vasodilation; also called vasogenic shock. Neurogenic shock
In early distributive shock the shin is tpically___________. Flushed and warm
Name the two drugs that can cause the heart rate from dramatically increasing, making it appear that the Pt. is not in compensatory stage shock? Beta blockers/ calcium channel blockers
__________ is a type of disributive shock that is caused by the relase of chemical mediators that cause massive systemic vasodilation. Anaphylactic shock
First stage of shock where the body can maintain cardiac output is called compensated shock
hyperventilation of the Pt. is the best way to treat for shock. True or False False
The two most profound signs of shock in an elderly person who might be on beta blockers are: Tachypnea and altered mental status
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