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CSE Pathology Notes

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CHF: Respiratory Patterns TACHYPNEA, ORTHOPNEA, PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL DYSPNEA (PND)
CHF: Hemodynamics= ______ PCWP/ PAP Increased
CHF: Cardiac Enzymes= Elevated _______ Elevated BNP
CHF: Patient Placement High Fowler's
Diuretics- to promote Fluid excretion: Furosemide (Lasix)
Name some Positive InoTropic Agents : Digitalis, Digoxin, Dobutamine, Dopamine (Vasopressor)
Positive Inotropic Agents would be given to these patients along with Diuretics: CHF patients
Morphine is an _____ recommended for treatment of patients with CHF & MI. Analgesic
These ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC agents are to treat Bradycardia _______ & Tachycardia _______. Bradycardia: Atropine Tachycardia: Procainamide, Metoprolol
This ELECTROLYTE value may be High or Low during an MI: potassium (3.5-4.5); Hypokalemia or Hyperkalemia
What might you see on an ECG with a patient with an MI: Inverted T-waves or Elevated ST- segment
Which cardiac enzyme may be elevated during an MI? Troponin
These ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC agents are to treat an MI: Amiodarone, Procainamide (tachy), Atropine (Brady)
MI: _______ are for Chest Pain. Nitrates
Aspirin can be used as a treatment for: an MI
For a patient with an MI; you would maintain blood pressure with ______ or ________ (Dopamine). you would maintain blood pressure with __FLUIDS____ or __VASOPRESSORS______ (Dopamine).
For a Patient with PULSELESS V-tach or V-Fib; what would you recommend? Defibrillate
Cause of Cardiogenic Shock? Heart Failure
Cause of Neurogenic or Vasogenic Shock? Alterations in vascular smooth muscle tone
Cause of Anaphylactic Shock? Hypersensitivity/ Allergic reaction
Cause of Septic Shock? Infection
Cause of Hypovolemic Shock? Insufficient intravascular fluid volume
Cause of Traumatic Shock? Components of hypovolemic & septic shock
Shock hemodynamics: ________ CVP, PAP, PCWP, Qt DECREASED
Shock: Urine output would be _______ DECREASED (normal 40)
Treat Hypovolemia with ________. IV Fluids
vasopressors for vasogenic shock: Dopamine, Dobutamine
BS for a Pt with a PE? Wheezing, crackles, PLEURAL FRICTION RUB
Pt's Med Hx: Sudden onset of signs & symptoms indicate this disease: Pulmonary Embolism
CXR: ______Density in infarcted area, _______ of Pulmonary Arteries, ______-shaped infiltrate indicate a PE. INCREASED Density in infarcted area, DILATION of Pulmonary Arteries, WEDGE-shaped infiltrate indicate a PE.
PE: Hemodynamics: ______ PAP Increased PAP
Capnography (PeCO2) for a Pt with a PE: ______ PeCO2 with a Normal ______. Decreased PeCO2 with a Normal PaCO2
Vd/Vt is Increased: this indicates a PE also known as ________. Dead Space Disease
Anticoagulants (_____) to treat a PE? Heparin; (high or low molecular weight heparin)
Vital signs for a Patient with SEPSIS: ______, ______, ______. Febrile, Tachycardia, Hypotension
Cough & Sputum for SEPTIC patient: Productive of Yellow/ Green sputum in presence of Pneumonia
WBC: Increased with ________ infection, Decreased with ________ infection? Increased with bacterial infection, Decreased with viral infection
Blood cultures should be drawn______ to initiating antimicrobial therapy. (with a suspected SEPTIC patient) PRIOR
Sputum: Gram Positive or Gram Negative organisms in presence of pulmonary involvement indicate: SEPSIS
How would you treat a SEPTIC patient? Support circulation & perfusion, IV hydration, Antibiotics (antimicrobial therapy), Standard Precautions
Pneumocystis carinji/jirovecii infections can be treated with _________. Aerosolized Pentamidine
For immunocompromised patients: this med can be used for pain & fever: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
For immunocompromised patients: this med can be used for sinus congestion: decongestants
For immunocompromised patients: this med can be used to thin mucus in the airways that might help relieve symptoms caused by infections: expectorants
For immunocompromised patients: Respiratory Pattern: Irregular Rhythm, Cheyne- Stokes Breathing
For immunocompromised patients: LOC: Altered
For immunocompromised patients: Pupillary Response: Abnormal
Normal ICP's when monitoring: 5-10 mmHG
Hyperinflation therapy recommendations for a patient with chest trauma, rib fractures/ flail chest: IS/SMI, IPPB, deep breathing & coughing exercises
In Severe Cases: How would you Treat/ manage a patient with chest trauma, rib fractures/ flail chest? Stabilization of Chest Wall, Mechanical ventilation for patients with Flail Chest, PEEP
Vital Signs for a Patient with a Pneumothorax: _____, _____, _____. Tachycardia, Pulsus Paradoxus, Hypertension
If the patient presents with a Pneumothorax & is unstable ( bradycardia, hypotension, cyanosis, etc.) WHAT would you recommend as treatment? Needle Decompression
After the insertion of a chest tube; what are some Hyperinflation therapy recommendations? IS/ SMI, IPPB
A patient with a Hemothorax would have ______ RBC, Hb, Hct? Decreased CBC
How would you drain fluid on a patient with a Hemothorax? thoracentesis or chest tube
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