Benefit & Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
This layer of the heart is responsible for pumping
Addisonian Crisis (circulatory collapse) tx:
Monitor International Normalized Ratio (INR) with usage of this medication
Vasopressin is controlled by:
Invasive procedures such as valve replacement (especially for tissue valves) require this prior to the procedure
This is the sac around the heart (may have pain when lying flat)
Bed rest for 6 hrs, Monitor 5 P's q15 mins, Monitor for hemorrhaging, Supine, Obtain VS q15 mins for first hour after procedure
Barrel Chest:
S3 heart sound & crackles in the lungs are heard with:
These are nursing interventions used in the event of a Myocardial Infarction (MI) -no specific order
This is the inner layer of the heart, where all valves are found
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) may increase with this complication:
The nurse should assess vitals q15 mins for a pt following this procedure
Dash diet (2-4g Na), Progressive exercise (STOP if pain), Semi-Fowler's (arms supported), Stress mgmt, Stop smoking, Monitor BP/HR
The nurse caring for a pt diagnosed with R-sided HF should contribute this assessment finding to the diagnosis
A 16 year old experiencing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) should:
Monitor Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) with usage of this medication
Seizure precautions (d/t low sodium), Hypertonic solution, & Lasix (furosemide)
The nurse understands this about conduction of the heart
Myocardium
Heparin
Increased anterior & posterior chest diameter
M- morphine, O- oxygen, N- nitroglycerin/nitro, A- aspirin
Pericardium
Coumadin
Left-sided HF
Ascites (fluid build-up in the abdomen)
Reduces risk of osteoporosis, Increases risk for heart disease, Increases risk for blood clots
Nursing interventions following a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) procedure
Prophylactic measures (ie: meds/antibiotic)
Cardiac Cath
Interventions for a cardiac pt
Posterior Pituitary
Impulse travels from SA node>AV node>bundle of HIS>Purkinje fiber
Interventions for Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Left & Right-sided HF
Endocardium
Steroids & Fluids
Increase fluid intake & intensity of exercise
Interventions for Rhinitis:
This procedure can be done for prolapse or regurgitation
S/s of Cushing's:
Oxygen via Nasal Cannula:
Interventions for Asthma:
The urine should be LIGHT PINK 24hrs after this procedure
This type of HTN can be treated with diuretics
Normal range for pH:
A pt with Addison's disease who is experiencing darkening skin is at risk for:
S/s of Atelectasis:
A pt has respiratory alkalosis. The nurse should assess for this compensatory action:
A pt with COPD may experience this complication:
Rupture of chordae tendinae causes this:
S/s of Pneumonia:
Normal range for CO2:
Chest Physiotherapy Treatment (CPT)/postural drainage:
Normal range for HCO3:
The nurse should instruct the pt to use this technique when using a flow meter:
This disease can be spread even if lesions are not present
These are some of the many causes of HTN
Smoking/Stress; Secondary HTN (has identifiable cause)
Herpes
Using gravity to move mucus (do not perform close to a meal or over thick clothing, assess before & after therapy)
High grade fever, Cough, SOB, Loss of appetite, & Fatigue
22-26
35-45
Painful deep breath, Low grade fever, Diminished breath sounds, & Cough
Cardiovascular collapse (cortisol levels are too LOW)
Excretion of HCO3 by the kidneys
Ring annuloplasty
Primary HTN (no identifiable cause)
Remove triggers from environment if possible (S/s: Cough, Wheezing, & SOB)
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Reaches up to 6 Liters, Humidify at 3 Liters
Instruct pt to blow nose with both nares open (allergies can last up to a month)
Prolonged expiration (air trapping)
Prolapse
HTN, Hypernatremia, High BS, Moon face, Buffalo hump, Trunkal obesity, Hirsutism, Low potassium, Wt gain, Insomnia, Mood swings, Osteoporosis..
7.35-7.45 (7.4=perfect)
Perform a forceful, long exhale