SLCC Pathophysiology Exam 3 GUIDE FROM CATT86 Questions With Complete Solutions
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SLCC Pathophysiology Exam 3 GUIDE
FROM CATT86 Questions With Complete
Solutions
3 Second Assessment Check wrist pulse ask them to take a deep breath and move their
foot
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
Decrease in neurological function
Arteriosclerosis An INFLAMMATORY PROCESS that causes ...
, SLCC Pathophysiology Exam 3 GUIDE
FROM CATT86 Questions With Complete
Solutions
DVT RISK FACTORS: Prior history of a DVT (**this is the #1 highest risk factor**);
Pregnancy;
sitting for long periods (i.e., driving/flying); desk job; Birth control pills; obesity; smoking.
Pathophysiology: hemostasis→ activation of intrinsic clotting cascade → thrombus formation
that is the source of blood clots that break off and travel to different parts of the body (emboli) -
usually to lungs and causing P.E. (pulmonary emboli).
S/S: tenderness, swelling, redness/warmth in affected leg (when compared to other leg)
Rx: anticoagulants (like Heparin, Coumadin, Plavix or Lovenox) and prevention
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Drug Therapy: ARB
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Drug Therapy: ACE Inhibitor
Beta blocker Drug Therapy: Blocks beta receptors I (heart) & II (lungs). Heart slows
down and lowers blood pressure. Causes lungs to bronco-dilate and causes coughing.
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