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982729073norm ph range7.35 - 7.450
982729074co2 norm range in ABG35-451
982729075HCO3 norm range in ABG22-262
982729076Pa02 of 60 = _____ Sa0290%3
982729079name 2 catalysts for respiratory alkalosisHeat injury, ASA overdose4
982729081what number indicates ion gap acidosisgreater than or = 165
982729083List "MUDPILES" / causes of ion gap acidosisMethanol, Uremia, DKA, Propylene Glycol, Isoniazid (INH)/ Iron, Lactate, Ethelyne Glycol, Salicylates6
982729085what is methanol?Alcohol poisoning7
982729100what is uremia?Kidney failure8
982729101What is DKA?Diabetic Ketoacidosis9
982729109What is propylene glycol?Liquid agent in Diazapam and Lorazapam10
982729110Isoniazid (INH) / IronTuperculosis medication / Iron Supplements11
982729111Lactatefrom anaerobic metabolism12
982729112Ethelyne GlycolAntifreeze13
982729113SalicylateASA14
982729130List PAILS and corresponding arteries with leadsposterior - LCX - v1-v4 anterior - LAD - v3,v4 inferior - RCA - II, III, AVF lateral - LCX - I, V5, V6, AVL septal - LAD - v1, v215
982729131Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) FormulaSBP + (2 x DBP) _____________ 316
982729132Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) FormulaMAP - ICP17
982729133Normal Range for ICP0 - 10 mmHg18
982729134ICP Transducer is placed at _________foramen of Monro (level of ear)19
9827291392 chemical elements that drastically affect brainglucose, sodium20
9827291443 terms synonymous with brain herniationuncal, tentorial, brainstem21
982729145Seeing __________ breathing pattern...suspect increased ICP / herniationCheyne - Stokes22
982729146Tx of herniation-paralyze -intubate -hyperventilate -mannitol -hypertonic solution -Barbituate coma23
982729147Never use _____ solutions with herniationhypotonic24
982729148herniation onset seizures can be treated with these 2a benzo, or phosphenytoin25
982729152skull fracture along suturesdiastatic26
982729153skull fx that extend towards base of skulllinear27
982729154mulitiple fx that radiate form compressed area like a spider weblinear stellate28
982729155fx that result in battle signs, racoon eyes, otorrhea, clear rhinorrhea (leaking CSF)basilar29
982729156name 3 layers of skull, outside to inskull, dura mater, arachnoid30
982729157cephalic hemotoma between skull and dura matersubdural31
982729158cephalic hematoma between dura mater and arachnoidepidural32
982729301cephalic hematoma between brain and arachnoidsub arachnoid33
982729302slow skull bleed that is very lethalsubdural hematoma34
982729303MMA artery head bleed that has gives pt lucid intervalepidural hematoma35
982729304head bleed that shows starfish pattern on CT and gives 'worst headache of you life'.subarachnoid hematoma36
982729305T or F ; with subarachnoid bleeders, avoid lumbar puntures and keep sys BP under 140True37
982729306drug treatment for Subarachnoid bleednimodipine38
982729307why is there pupil dilation in Epidural bleeds?loss of parasympathetic tone after occulomotor nerve injury39
982729308great drug for intracranial hemorrage that results in high BPnipride40
9827293093 types of concussionsmild - knocked out no memory loss classic - memory loss diffuse axonal injury - Coma41
982729310A seizure lasting over 30 minutesstatus epilecticus42
982729311drugs for status epilecticuslorazapam (ativan)43
982729312spinal cord injury on one side that includes motor loss on injury side and sensation and temp loss on the opposite sidebrown sequard lesion44
982729313spinal shock causes loss of _________tone45
982729314trauma can cause swelling of spinal cord resulting inspinal shock46
9827293152 treatments of spinal shockcrysalloid fluid if hypotensive shitload of steriods47
982729316cord injury when motor weakness is worse in upper extremities than lower extremitiescentral cord injury48
982729317spinal cord issue resulting in loss of pain/temp everywhere, and sparing of propioreception/vibrationanterior cord syndrome49
982729318another name for neurogenic shockdistributive shock50
9827293193 symptoms of Neurogenic shock-decreased systemic vascular resistance (SVR) -hypotension -warm red skin51
982729320Normal range for serum osmolality285 - 29552
982729321T or F higher osmolality # , thicker the serumTrue53
982729322Basic Metabolic Panel Ranges / Chem 7Na - 135 145 K - 3.5 - 5 Co2 22-2654
982729664urine output formulas for infant, child, and adultinfant - 2cc/kg/hr child - 1cc/kg/hr adult - 0.5cc/kg/hr55
982729665ET Tube size formula for peds(16+Age)/456
982729666ETT insertion depth formula3 x ETT size57
982729667formulas for peds maintenance fluids1 - 10 kg ; 4cc/kg/hr 10 - 20 kg ; 2cc/kg/hr > 20 kg ; 1cc/kg/hr58
982729669Fluid resusitation formula for infants / neonates (<1 y/o10cc/kg59
982729670Fluid resusitation formula for toddler/children (>1 y/o20cc/kg60
982729671Age ranges breakdown for classificationneonate> birth to 30 days infant - 30 days to 1 yr toddler - 1 yo to 2 y/0 child - > 2 yrs old61
982729672Intubate immediately with these 3 ABG valuesPh <7.2 Co2>55 PO2<6062
982729673Name 2 classes of chemoreceptors and their main drive responseCentral - medulla/pons - CO2 Peripheral - aortic/carotid - 02 (very quick reactor)63
982729820what is Fick Formula?(V/Q-Ventilation/Perfusion) It calculates how much o2 a person uses - measures cardiac output, assuming o2 uptake by lungs equals o2 delivery64
982729957What is the shorthand for Tidal Volume?Vt65
982729958What is estimate for good volume on ventilator?6-10cc/kg66
982729959What is Fi02?Fraction of inspired oxygen (.21-1.0 or 21% - 100%)67
982729960What is pplat?Plateau pressure (should be less than 30)68
982729961____ is the degree of vascular resistance to ventricular contractionafterload69
982729962t or f: right heart afterload is affected by the pulmonary arteriesTrue70
982729963t or f: left heart afterload is affected by systemic vascular resistancetrue71
982729964normal range for SVR800-120072
982729965t or f: S3 "Kentucky" is caused by excess filling of ventricalsTrue73
982729966____ is a very common reason for the S3 heart soundCHF74
982729967_____ and ____ are very common causes of s4 "Tennessee" heart soundHypertrophic cardiomyhopathy / HTN75
982729968'stemi' stands for _____ST segment elevation infarction76
982729969t or f: with st elevation, you are watching tissue death livetrue77
982729970STEMI confirmation requires st elevation greater than ___ mm in 2 contiguous leads278
982729971New onset LBBB is indicated by ____ deflection on V1downward79
982729972STEMIs show (+ or - ?) cardiac markers /enzymes+80
982729973Partial artery occlusino causes ____ on EKG reading (Ischema/Angina)ST depression81
982729975Full artery occlusion causes ____ on EKG reading (Stemi)ST elevation82
982729977ST depression in non STEMI is caused by lack of 02 to cardiac tissue occuring now, or due to _____an old infarct83
982729979non STEMIs produce (+) cardiac enzymestrue84
982729980Antidote for beta blocker o.d is ____glucagon85
982729982if angina is not relieved by rest, nitro, or is different than 'normal' chest pain, it is ____ anginaunstable86
982730013The cardiac enzyme most sensitive and specific for MI is ____troponin I87
982730014Never give ___ nor ____ to a pt suffering from inferior MInitro / beta blockers88
982730018With ____ MIs, you will see reciprocal changes/St depressions in v1 - v4posterior89
982730019A papillary muscle/'heart strings' dysfunction leads to _____ shockcardiogenic90
982730021What are 4 leads likely to be affected with lateral MI?V1, V5, V6, AVL91
982730022What condition is one of the most common causes of tachy disorders in infants and children?Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome92
982730024delta waves are seen with ____ syndromewolf parkinson white93
982730027BBBs on EKG readings are seen on all leadsFalse; they're only seen on V194
982730031BBBs can have a narrow QRSFalse; they're greater than .1295
982730032Unstable Angina can be qualified with pn lasting for more than 10 min. T or f?True96
982730044list 3 attributes of variant (prinzmetals) angina- chest pn at rest, has circadian rhythm, relieved with nitro -often seen with women, at night -treated with CCBs97
982730045Kyle's favorite B blocker for purposes of exam is ___Labetelol98
982730046most drugs that end in 'olol' are ____beta blockers99
982730047Suspect ___ when you see digoxin on pts hxCHF history100
982730053Name 5 drugs that increase SVRdopamine, neosynephrine, epi, levophed (norepi) - if totally bottomed out101
982730058name 7 drugs that reduce SVRnitroprusside, high dose NTG, CCBs, ACEi, a blockers, dobutrex, natrecor (atrial natriuretic peptide)102
982730070nitroprusside (nipride) reduces preload and afterload due to ____dilation103
982730226nitroprusside (nipride) overdose can cause _____cyanide toxicity104
982730227name 2 common things that increase preloadfluids, vasoconstrictors105
982730228name 3 common things that can decrease preloadmorphine, lasix, nitro106
982730229a good alternative to nitroprusside (it doesn't cause cyanide toxicity is _____nicardipine107
982730230properly performed CPR is __% of normal cardiac output20108
982730231Tricyclic anti-depressant (TCA) overdose causes a ____ on ekgprolonged QT interval109
982730232We see dysrhytmias in hypothermia because of the increases in ____ and ____ levelslactate / K+110
982730233What is does PTCA stand for?Percutaneous Transluminal coronary angioplasty (it's a 'cardiac cath')111
9827302342 courses of treatment for the PTCA pt during transport-keep leg straight for 30 minutes after cath removal -administer g2b3a inhibitors112
982730235Endocarditis is a sudden onset infection of the heart tissue that often results in _______new murmur113
982730236#1 cause of endocarditusIV drug abuse114
982730268Those who suffer from Endocarditis can have red, painful fingertips called __________osler nodes115
982730269Those who suffer from Endocarditis can have red lesions on palm and soles called __________janeway lesions116
982730270Tx of endocarditis involves ____ and ____IV antibiotics / heart valve replacement (if damage is strong enough)117
982730271A pt presenting w progressive dypnea and coughs up frothy sputum probably has _____CHF118
982730272A CHF pt will show these 3 signs on chest xrayButterfly pattern / Kerley B lines / Heart 50% of chest area119
982730273Treatment for CHF pt should usually involve these 3 drug interventions-Lasix (prob most important for test) -ACEi (angiotensisn converting enzyme inhibitor) - beta blockers (such as carvidolol)120
982730274What is BNP and how does it relate to CHF?B-type Natriuretic Peptide - it's a substance that increases from heart to compensate for a heart failure. Higher BNP, higher the failure.121
982730275When BNP blood test shows greater than ___, it is CHF400122
982730276What is likely cause of substernal chest pn when breathing of laying supine?Pericarditis123
9827302772 types of pericarditis and what are they?- uremic: usually just went though dialysis because of renal failure - dressler's syndrome: pericarditis occurring after MI/post-heart surgery. can last 3-4 weeks124
982730278What are we likelly to see on EKG with pericarditis?global st elevation with rounded t-waves (diffuse st segment elevation)125
982730279drug treatment for pericarditisNSAIDs (usually indocin)126
982730280'Ripping or tearing' sensation btwn shoulder blades is usually _____ . the sensation can also present in chest or abdomen.aortic dissection127
982730281Pn in aortic dissection should be treated with ___ or ___morphine or fentanyl128
982730282slow Aortic dissection bleed with these 2 drugs, in this order:b blocker (labetolol), THEN nitroprusside129
982730283Peripheral vascular thrombosis involves what condition?Deep vein thrombosis (dvt)130
982730284What are the 3 elements of virchow's triad? These are seen with dvt...-loss of vein integrity / stasis (long seated ride, or hospital bed) / hypercoagualable state (cancer or pregnancy)131
9827302853 symptons of dvt:aching pn / warm / redness / swelling132
982730286what are the 6 p's related to arterial occlusion?pulselessness, paralysis, paresthesia, pain, pallor, poikilothermia (cold blooded)133
982730287Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis/emergencyheadache / nausea/vomiting/ visual changes134

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