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Follow up for over BP of 180/ 110 ______. - less than 1 week
What ethic group is HTN most prevalent in - African American
Triamterene (Dyrenium); - Potassium Sparring Diuretic
Foods to avoid with Triamterene (Dyrenium) - potatoes, bananas, prunes, raisins, oj
fatigue, nausea ,vomiting, anorexia, headache, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias are
signs of ________. - Digoxin toxicity
A clinical syndrome that occurs as a result of the inability of the ventricle(s) to fill or
pump enough blood to meet the body's oxygen and nutrient needs is known as _____. -
Heart Failure
What is the pathophysiology of Fluid Volume Excess - decrease work load of the heart
What would a nurse monitor with a chest tube drainage ____. - Hypovolemia
Interventions for Right sided Heart Failure - Individualized activity plan; Dietary sodium
restriction; Fluid restriction; Daily weights
The Kidneys, Brain, and Eyes are affected during what ____. - Hypertension
Loop Diuretics common side effect: - HypoKalemia, Hyperglycemia
Beta Blockers common side effect: - Ortho hypo, drecreased B/P, HR, diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting, bronchospasm, blood dyscrasias, and HF
Interventions for Beta Blockers - Daily I&O and weight, check HR and B/P before
admin., do not stop taking abruptly to avoid rebound hypertension, angina or
dysrhythmias; HIGH IV ALERT
Interventions for Loop Diuretics - Decrease egg intake cause its acid, contra. If allergic
to sulfonamides, prevent photosensitivity, take with food or milk to prevent gi upset
Interventions for Alpha Blockers - Monitor for hypotension, make position changes
slowly
Interventions for Ace Inhibitors - Monitor pt for edema with HF and decreased B/P with
hypertension, sunlight sensitivity, and do not stop taking abruptly
interventions for Calcium Channel Blockers - May increase blood levels of digoxin
, Examples of Loop Diuretics are _____-: - -BUMEX, Bumetanide; -LASIX, Furosemide
-DEMADEX, torsemide
Examples of Beta Blockers are _____-: - -TENORMIN
atenolol
-LOPRESSOR
metoprolol
-TOPROL XL
metoprolol ex-rel
-CORGARD
nadolol
-INDERAL
propranolol
-INDERAL LA
propranolol long act
Examples Alpha Blockers are _____-: - -MINIPRESS
prazosin
-HYTRIN
terazosin
Examples Ace Inhibitors are _____-: - the "Prils"
Examples Calcuim channel blockers are _____-: - -NORVASC
amlodipine
proximal nocturnal dyspnea is _____. - sudden shortness of breath that occurs after
lying flat for a time and results from excess fluid accumulation in the lungs
orthopnea is _____? - dyspnea that increases when lying flat.
Intervention for orthopnea - two or more pillow are often used for sleeping
Interventions IVP (intravenous pyelogram) Pre Op. - NPO hours, enemas may be given,
Check for allergies and BUN and Creatinine levels before contrast media
Interventions IVP (intravenous pyelogram) post Op - Encourage Fluids to remove media
contrast, Monitor urine output
Interventions cystoscopy-Post Op - monitor and Expect dysuria for 24 hours and intial
voidings to be blood tinged
stress incontinence is ______. - increasing abdominal pressure during sneezing,
laughing, or other physical activies