Quiz :Malignant HTN - Answer :Extremely high BP >180/110
Quiz :S/S of Malignant HTN - Answer :initially asymptomatic, headache upon
awakening, blurred vision, dizziness, chest pain, difficult breathing, numbness
in face and legs, tinnitus, flushed face, epistaxis
Quiz :HTN Crisis - Answer :acute and life threatening; accelerated HTN
requires ER treatment because organ damage can occur quickly
Quiz :Pharmacological interventions for HTN - Answer :ACE Inhibitors,
Diuretics, Calcium Channel Blockers, ARBs, and Beta Blockers
Quiz :What symptom should you report right away with ACE Inhibitors? -
Answer :Dry nagging cough- discontinue immediately and teach about
orthostatic HTN in elderly
Quiz :What is an example of an ACE inhibitor drug? - Answer :Lisinopril,
Enalapril
Quiz :What is an example of a Calcium Channel Blocker? - Answer :Verapamil,
Amlodopine
Quiz :What is an example of an ARB? - Answer :Losartan, Valsartan
Quiz :What is an example of a Beta Blocker? - Answer :Metoprolol, Atenolol
Quiz :Pt. teaching for Raynauds disease - Answer :Stop smoking, avoid cold
and stress, wear warm clothing, take vasodilators as prescribed
, Quiz :Pt. teaching for Burgers Disease - Answer :Use vasodilators as
prescribed, smoking cessation, avoid injury to upper and lower extremities, can
cause gangrene
Quiz :S/S of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - Answer :Leg pain, burning,
cramping muscle discomfort when walking that stops at rest. As the disease
persists the pt can walk shorter distances
Quiz :Post-OP Care for Femoral Artery Bypass graft? - Answer :warmth,
redness and edema are expected. Monitor for possible occlusion and
continuous aching pain (first sign of occlusion) Throbbing pain is due to
increased blood flow to the area.
Quiz :Notify the physician immediately if they experience what S/S after a
femoral artery graft? - Answer :Cold, pale, cyanotic skin or decreased pulse
Quiz :Amputation Post-OP care: - Answer :-DO NOT elevate limb on pillow
(can cause flexion contractures)
-1st 24 hours elevate the foot of the bed to decrease edema then keep the bed
flat
-24-48 hours- place the pt. in prone position to stretch muscles and prevent
hip flexion contractures
Quiz :Pt with a DVT is at high risk for? - Answer :PE
Quiz :DVT Risk Factors - Answer :-venous stasis from varicose veins
-heart failure
-immobility
-use of birth control
-ulcerative colitis
-prolonged bedrest
Quiz :DVT interventions: - Answer :-SCDs
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