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NAC- Shock
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anaphylactic shock | circulatory shock state resulting from a severe allergic reaction producing an overwhelming systemic vasodilation and relative hypovolemia |
| biochemical mediators | messenger substances that may be released by a cell to create an action at that site or be carried by the bloodstream to a distant site before being activated; also called cytokines |
| cardiogenic shock | shock state resulting from impairment or failure of the myocardium |
| colloids | intravaenous solutions that contain molecules that are too large to pass through capillary membranes |
| crystalloids | electrolyte solutions that move freely between the intravascular compartment and interstitial spaces |
| circulatory shock | shock state resulting from displacement of blood volume creating a relative hypovolemia and inadequate delivey of oxygen to the cells; also known as distributive shock |
| hypovolemic shock | shock state resulting from decreased intravascular volume due to fluid loss |
| neurogenic shock | shock state resulting from loss of sympathetic tone causing relative hypovolemia |
| septic shock | circulatory shock state resulting from overwhelming infection causing relative hypovolemia |
| shock | physiologic state in which there is inadequate blood flow to tissues and cells of the body |
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