Patho Hesi Review Latest 2023 Graded A

Patho Hesi Review Latest 2023 Graded A tPA clot busting agent used to reduce effects of CVA tPA contraindications taking anti-coagulants tPA release causes... conversion of plasminogen to plasmin plasmin digests fibrin strands = clot dissolution effect of fluid compressing heart -heart cant stretch or fill -reduced CO -arterial pressure falls, venous p rises -pulse pressure narrows signs of beck's triad -distant, muffled heart sounds (like under water, fluid) -low arterial bld pressure -distended neck veins =cardiac tamponade tx of cardiac tamponade pericardiocentesis w/ surgical repair manifestations of cardiac tamponade heavy feeling over chest SOB tachycardia cough dysphagia hiccups n/v lot of sweating dec consciousness 3 Ps of diabetes polydipsia polyuria polyphagia electrolyte most concerned for kidney failure patients potassium signs of hypokalemia muscle cramps weakness cardiac arrhythmias flattened T wave confusion drowsiness irritability signs of hyperkalemia peaked T wave v-fib cardiac arrest muscle weakness respiratory