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Name: Score:49 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 49
22-26 mEq/L
Partial seizure presentation
Nonmaleficence
What is tonic posturing?
Normal ABG Values: HCO3
Term 2 of 49
What medication category is contraindicated in the setting of hematochezia?
Opioids
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
Term 3 of 49
What is myoclonus?
A chronic condition characterized by persistent muscle spasms.
Sudden, brief involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
An intense pain felt in the muscles after exercise.
A gradual loss of muscle control over time.
,Term 4 of 49
What are characteristics of a tonic-clonic (Grand Mal) seizure?
Increased sensitivity --> pacemaker becomes LESS SENSITIVE to the patient's intrinsic
rhythm
(Remember the fence analogy. Increased sensitivity = higher fence)
Lasts seconds
* Momentary LOC
* May lose mm tone
* Blank stare, cessation of activity, eye blinking, lip smacking
3+ of the following:
* waist circ >/= to 40 in (men) 35 in (women)
* BP >/= to 130/85
* triglycerides >/= 150
* FBG >/= to 100
* HDL < 40 (men) and < 50 (women)
Lasts 3-5 minutes
* May be precluded by an aura or a cry from forced expiration
* LOC, loss of continence
* Symmetric tonic-clonic extremity movements
* Possible apnea with cyanosis until tonic phase ends
* Postictal fatigue, mm soreness, confusion, lethargy, HA
, Term 5 of 49
What are reciprocal leads to the septum (V1, V2)?
Inferior: II, III, aVF
Partial lateral: I, aVL
(Leads on the opposite side of the septum) V5, V6
Headache
Nausea/vomiting
Restlessness
AMS
Agitation
Seizures
Term 6 of 49
What conditions commonly cause respiratory acidosis?
* DOE/fatigue
* Elevated jugular venous pressure worsened with inspiration
* S4 and/or S3 heart sound
* Peripheral edema
* Ascites
* Rales
Nasogastric suctioning
Vomiting
Excessive diuresis
Steroids
Hypokalemia
Ingestion of HCO3 (i.e. antacids)
This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly.
Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency.
* hypoventilation from respiratory center depression or neuromuscular disturbances
* acute respiratory failure
* PE
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