Mr. M‚ 52‚ comes to the ED complaining of intermittent palpitations‚ shortness of breath‚ and lightheadedness. Triage takes Mr. M back into the treatment area after a quick evaluation. His vital signs are BP‚ 140/80; pulse‚ 148 and regular; respirations‚ 18; and SpO2‚ 97% on room air. While a colleague obtains peripheral I.V. access‚ you attach a cardiac monitor‚ which shows sinus tachycardia with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Next‚ you use the SAMPLE mnemonic to conduct
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acute nature it is likely due to the overproduction of organic acids such as lactic acids or ketoacids. Kraut and Madias (2010) add that acute metabolic acidosis affects the pathophysiology of the patient through a reduction in cardiac output‚ hypotension due to arterial dilatation‚ a decrease in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production‚ alteration to oxygen delivery‚ weakening of the immune system and immune response and an increased risk of
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°Thioridazine hydrochloride‚USP. Is a member of the piperizine subgroup of the phenothiazines. Thioridazine occurs as a white or slightly yellow‚ crystalline or micronized powder‚ which is odourless or has a faint odor and is practically insoluble in water and freely soluble in dehydrated alcohol. The drug has sedative and hypotensive activity in common with chlorpromazine and less antiemetic activity. thioridazine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenic patients who fail to respond
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agents‚ cholinergic agents‚ adrenergic-blocking agents‚ and cholinergic-blocking agents. * Adrenergic agents (Sympathomimetrics) stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and causes “fight or flight” symptoms‚ common for treating shock and hypotension. * Adrenergic-blocking agents (Sympatholytics) inhibit the sympathetic nervous system and causes “rest and digest” responses‚ used to treat hypertension. * Cholinergic agents (parasympathetic) are mimic the “rest and digest” response
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Running head: SHOCK VS. SHOCK Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock In APA Style Michelle Webley Rio Hondo College Septic Shock Vs. Cardiogenic Shock Septic shock is an extreme immune system response to an infection that has spread throughout the blood and tissues. Severe septic shock often causes extremely low blood pressure‚ which limits blood flow to the body and can result in organ failure and death. Septic shock is most often the result of a bacterial infection‚ but it can also be
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Nursing is a noble‚ caring and advance profession. There are different educational pathways in which someone can become a Registered Nurse (RN). First‚ is an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and then there is a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). The both require passing the Nationwide Council Licensure Examination‚ known as the NCLEX. These programs lead to one profession‚ but there are many differences between the two. This paper presents and discusses the differences between an ADN
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(Woolcott et al.‚ 2009). There are several reasons why people fall. Fall risk is multifactoral in nature‚ with risk factors being intrinsic and extrinsic (Graafmans et al.‚ 1996). The most common reasons are uncontrolled hypertension‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ and use or inappropriate use of certain medications (Gangavati et al.‚ 2011); Woolcott et
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changing position help determine the cause? The dizziness could be cause by inner ear problems‚ hypovolemia‚ CNs problems or hypotension. The weakeness could be attributed to either an inability the usual stores of energy (fats and glucose) or to hypovolemia. The relationship between the dizziness and th change in position indicates that the problem is likely hypovolemia or hypotension. Q. What cells in the skin are responsible for the production of tan? Melanocytes. Q. What is hypothermia and what causes
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Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Worksheet Please write the meaning of the terms in the right column. Prefixes‚ Suffixes‚ Root Words a | No‚ not without‚ away from‚ negative‚ and noun ending. | -ac | Pertaining to | -al | Pertaining to | angi/o | Angina. Cjoking‚ strangling | aort/o | Aorta | -ar | Pertaining to | arteri/o | Artery | -ary | Pertaining to | ather/o | Plaque‚ fatty substance | atri/o | Atrium | bi | Twice‚ double‚ two | brady | Slow | calc/i | Calcium
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Side Effects: pruritus‚ nausea and vomiting‚ and urinary retention Nursing implications: works in 30-60 minutes. Contraindications: allergy/hypersensitivity to morphine. Maternal Side effects: most common: confusion‚ sedation‚ constipation‚ hypotension‚ pruritus‚ urinary retention‚ nausea‚ and vomiting. Can cause resp depression which can cause neuro problems. Give they are obese taking mag. Sulfate or have sleep apnea are at a greater risk for resp depression.
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