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Chronic-test 2

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Atherosclerosis leads to   heart attack/stroke  
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diff btw Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis   normal part of aging vs accumulations of lipids/plaques  
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Arteriosclerosis   hardening of arteries  
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Atherosclerosis   accumulation of lipids, calcium, blood components, carbohydrates, and fibrous tissue—plaques  
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Risk factors for Atherosclerosis; non-modifiable   heredity, race, sex, age  
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Risk factors for Arteriosclerosis; modifiable   high chol & LDL, diabetes, smoking, HTN, sedentary lifestyle  
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Metabolic syndrome   central obesity, high BP, high triglycerides, low LDL, insulin resistance  
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Total cholesterol   <200  
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Triglycerides   <150  
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LDL   <100  
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HDL   >50  
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Total cholesterol/HDL   4/1  
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<30% of diet   fat  
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50-60% of diet   carbohydrates  
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Cholesterol intake recommended   300mg 0r <  
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water soluble fibers   lower serum cholesterol  
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Low-fat   <3gm fat/serving  
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Statins   strong evidence that they reduce future risks of cardiac events & death, primarily lower LDL, raise HDL sometimes, decrease triglycerides  
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Statins; SE   myositis (muscle aches & pains)-report to MD immediately, monitor LFTs, take at night, NO grapefruit juice  
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Angina   Chest pain; discomfort results from imbalance btw myocardial oxygen supply & demand  
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Angina-priority pt assessments   Labs/Diagnostic; lipid profile, homocysteine, CRP, troponin, cardiac enzymes, TEE  
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Angina-nursing mngmt   maintain bedrest(Fowler’s), O2 as ordered, monitor for pain  
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Angina-pt teaching   rest if pain, avoid sudden exertion, exposure to cold, tobacco, limit OTC meds that ^heart rate/BP(“drines”,caffeine), low-fat/high fiber diet  
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Nitro SE   vasodialation,h/a, decreased B/P, vertigo, flushing, N/V, syncope  
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Nitro teaching   take 1, in 5min take another, in 5min another, chew 1 aspirin/call 911  
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Beta Blocker”olol” SE   bradycardia, lethargy, GI disturbances, decreased B/P, depression, impotence  
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Beta Blocker standard of care   check apical heart rate for 1min, hold for <60  
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Cath Lab-standard of care   w/in 60 minutes  
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Cardiac Cath surgery-NSG assessments   bleeding, pulse checks  
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Normal BP   <120/<80  
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Prehypertension BP   120-139/80-89  
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HTN, stage 1   140-159/90-99  
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HTN, stage 2   >160/>100  
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Primary HTN   No specific etiology, 90-95%  
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Primary HTN-r/t   age, gender, family hx, ethnicity, sedentary lifestyle, socioeconomic status, stress, obesity, alcohol, smoking, diabetes, elevated lipid levels, high sodium diet  
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Secondary HTN   specific cause identified & corrected, 5-10%  
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Secondary HTN-r/t   renovascular, cushing’s disease, oral contraceptives, primary aldosteronism, renin secreting tumors, pheochromocytoma  
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Most common causes of secondary HTN   renal parenchymal & renovascular disease  
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HTN-Clinical manifestations   h/a, epistaxis, dizziness, weight changes, DOE, diaphoresis, palpitations, visual disturbances  
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Target Organ disease-organ most impacted by high BP   heart  
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HTN-Lifestyle modifications   weight reduction, moderate ETOH intake, regular physical activity, decrease Na intake, adequate potassium/calcium/magnesium intake, stop smoking  
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DASH   ^fruits & veggies (10-11 servings), decreased fats (26%,<10%saturated), low fat dairy products, <3,000mg NaCl/day  
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HTN-Meds   diuretics, adrenergic inhibitors, vasodilators, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs  
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Metoprolol/Lopressor(adrenergic inhibitor)action   beta-adrenergic blockers, decrease HR/CO, decrease renin release from kidney  
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Adrenergic Inhibitors   Alpha 1 receptor blockers, dilate blood vessels, 1st dose phenomenon, NA and fluid retention w/ ^ doses  
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1st Dose Phenomenon   1st dose or dose^ leads to Hypotension  
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“Prils” action   vasodialate, decrease aldosterone, ACE in the lining of blood vessels, ACE block enzyme that converts A-I to A-II  
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ACE-SE   angioedema(lifethreatening-tongue swelling), hypotension(1st dose effect), hyperkalemia(monitor potassium), cough  
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Ischemic Stroke   thrombosis/clot, 85%  
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Hemorrhagic Stroke   cerebral aneurysm/vessel blows, 15%  
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Can this person receive TPA/Thrombolytics?   not if currently bleeding, hemophiliacs, recent surg, severe^HTN, clotting issues(pt/ptt/inr)  
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Stroke Diagnosis   S&S/CT(to check for clot, check labs, then TPA)/MRI  
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Stroke-General Sx   numbness of face/arm/leg, weakness/difficulty walking, dizziness, confusion, trouble speaking/suddenly can’t form words, visual disturbances/sudden blackened vision, sudden severe h/a  
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Neurological Assessment   LOC(Glasgow coma), pupil response; PERRLA, speech; ability & quality, swallowing ability, motor function, spontaneous, grips, sensory function  
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PERRLA   pupils equal round reactive light accommodation  
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Swallowing ability-precautions   aspiration prec; no straws, HOB^, consistency of thickening, food on unaffected side  
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Famous wheelchair ?   on stronger side  
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Stroke-signs/meds/tx   TIA, ASA/Plavix, surgery(carotid endarterectomy, angioplasty, stents), treat HTN, treat atrial fib  
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Rehab concepts   repetition of activities encourages new CNS pathways, short/frequent sessions 5x/day 10 min each, assistive devices  
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Heart Failure #1 cause   atherosclerosis  
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Systolic Failure   ventricle loses ability to contract, heart cannot pump blood adequately  
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Diastolic Failure   ventricle loses ability to relax, heart cannot fill properly w/ blood  
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HF is due to   decreased myocardial contractility secondary to; CAD,HTN, valvular disorders, hypertropic cardiomyopathy, dysrhythmias, toxic substances, viral syndrome  
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Cardiac Output   stroke vol x heart rate  
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LV Failure-S&S   lungs; fatigue, SOB, dyspnea, DOE, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, cough, crackles, edema, weight gain  
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RV Failure-S&S   secondary to LV failure; venous congestion, edema, dependent edema, pitting edema, sacral edema, peri-orbital edema, ascites, anasarca, distended neck veins, hepatomegaly, nocturia, weight gain  
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HF-Diagnosis   CXR, Echocardiogram-EF<50%, BNP-^w/ cardio issues>100  
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HF-Nutritional Therapy   low sodium diet;2000-4000mg/day, fluid restriction;1-2L/day, potassium, magnesium  
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HF-1st line Drug Therapy   ACE inhibitors, ARBs  
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ACE Inhibitors   promote vasodilatation and diuresis, excretion of Na and retention of K, decrease afterload & preload  
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ACE Inhibitors-to balance potassium^   give two diuretics  
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Digitalis (Lanoxin/digoxin)   ^ force of myocardial contraction, slows conduction(HR), enhances diuresis  
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Digitalis-interventions   monitor dig level, monitor for dig tox, maintain K w/in normal range(hypoK leads to dig tox-<3.5), monitor BUN & creatinine  
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Digoxin-Therapeutic level   0.5-2.0ng/mL  
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Digitalis Toxicity-Early S&S   fatigue, loss of appetite, N/V  
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Digitalis Toxicity-Late S&S   bad taste in mouth, confusion, vision changes, rhythm changes  
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HF-Patient Education pts   S&S of decompensation, meds, drug-drug interactions, daily weight, smoking cessation, alcohol, cardiac rehab, HF clinics  
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2.2lbs   1liter  
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Sodium/Na   135-145mEq/L  
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Potassium/K   3.5-5mEq/dL  
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Magnesium   1.3-2.3mg/dL  
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BUN   10-20mg/dL  
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Creatinine   0.7-1.4mg/dL  
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Mitral Valve Prolapse   ballooned leaflet back into atrium, valve does not remain closed, results in blood regurgitating back into L atrium  
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Mitral Regurgitation   valves don’t close completely, blood flows back into L atrium, effects lungs & RVsevere CHF  
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Raynaud’s Syndrome   sensitivity to cold, women  
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Buerger’s Disease   autoimmune vasculitis, men, tobacco, bluish discoloration in big toe  
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PVD-Causes   pump failure, obstructed vessels, aging process, obstructed lymphatic vessels  
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PVD-Assessment   6 Ps-pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, polar, paralysis  
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PVD-Antiplatelets   asprin, enteric-coated asprin-325mg/162mg/81mg, plavix  
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