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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Treatment Flashcards

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What is the treatment of Coronary Artery Diseases

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restoring adequate blood flow; vasodilators; angioplasty; ACE inhibitors

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What is the treatment of Angina Pectoris

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cessation of strenuous activity; nitroglycerin tablets under the tongue

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What is the treatment of Myocardial Infarction

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oxygen; aspirin; thrombolytic drugs; CABG; stent most effective

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What is the treatment of Cardiac Arrest

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CPR; AEDs; epinephrine; antiarrhytmic drugs

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What is the treatment of Essentail Hypertension

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diuretics; ACE inhibitors; Calcium channel blockers

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What is the treatment of Malignant Hypertension

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IV vasodilators; drug therapy for life

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What is the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure

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Digitalis to strengthen and slow heart beat; pacemaker; heart transplant

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What is the treatment of Cor Pulmonale

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relieving the causative factors in the pulmonary system and reducing hypoxia; Bronchodilators; oxygen; low-salt diet

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What is the treatment of Pulmonary Edema

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Fowler’s position and oxygen therapy;

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What is the treatment of Cardiomyopathy

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antiarrhythmic agents, digitalis, and anticoagulan drugs;

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What is the treatment of Pericarditis

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corticosteroids; managing underlying systemic disease and reducing inflammation

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What is the treatment of Myocarditis

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antiinfective agents if infection is cause; medications

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What is the treatment of Endocarditis

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identify causative organism for antiinfective therapy;

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What is the treatment of Rheumatic Fever

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treatment with course of antibiotics after strep prevents this; eradicate strep no rheumatic fever

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What is the treatment of Rheumatic Heart Disease

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reduce stenosis of valves; surgery to relieve stenosis; good dental hygiene to prevent further infection

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What is the treatment of Mitral Stenosis

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limit sodium intake; diuretics; anticoagulants; digoxin

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What is the treatment of Mitral Insufficiency

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bed-rest; oxygen therapy; antibiotics; surgical repair of replacement of valve

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What is the treatment of Mitral Valve Prolapse

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not required for asymptomatic patients; beta-blockers; avoid caffeine, smoking

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What is the treatment of Arrhythmias

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depends on type of arrhytmia; some resolve; anticoagulants; oxygen therapy; cardioversion;

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What is the treatment of Shock

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agressive intervention; ABC (airway, breathing, circulation); surgery; oxygen therapy

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What is the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock

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medications that increase the efficiency of the myocardium

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What is the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade

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inserting needle into pericardial space and withdrawing the offending blood; surgery to repair leak

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What is the treatment of Emboli

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depends on area; immediate treatment; Heparin; thrombolytic therapy

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What is the treatment of Atherosclerosis

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dietary changes to reduce saturated fats and foods high in cholesterol and lipids; hyperlipidemic drugs

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What is the treatment of Aneurysms

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size, location, and likelihood of rupture; surgical repair before leak or rupture;

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What is the treatment of Phlebitis

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symptomatic; analgesics; do not massage affected tender area

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What is the treatment of Thrombophlebitis

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area immobilized to prevent from spreading and dislodging; heparin; antibiotics

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What is the treatment of Varicose Veins

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lying down and elevating feet higher than the heart; legs in warm water; supportive stalkings; sclerotherapy

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What is the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

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cessation of smoking; medications; surgery for clots

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What is the treatment of Raynaud’s Disease

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application of warmth to affected areas; stop smoking; avoid cold and stress; drug therapy to dilate vessels

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What is the treatment of Anemias

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directed at cause of anemia; iron supplements for iron-deficiency; Vitamin B12 injections for pernicious anemia

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What is the treatment of Agranulocytosis

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eliminate any offending microorganism aggressive antimicrobial therapy; fatal within a week; treatment vital

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What is the treatment of Polycythemia

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periodic phlebotomy to reduce blood volume; myelosuppressive drugs and radiation

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What is the treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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agressive chemotherapy for 2 to 3 years; CNS prophylaxis; allogenic bone marrow transplant

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What is the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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withheld until symptomatic; chemotherapy; monoclonal antibodies; nonmyeloablative transplants

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What is the treatment of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

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chemotherapy; bone marrow transplant

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What is the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

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bone marrow transplant is chance for complete cure to CML

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What is the treatment of Lymphedema

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aimed at reducing swelling; elevate limb above heart; elastic bandages or stockings; diuretics

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What is the treatment of Lymphangitis

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systemic antibiotics; surgical drainage of purulent material is indicated

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What is the treatment of Hodkin’s Disease

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radiation therapy; chemotherapy

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What is the treatment of Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma

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waiting until symptoms present to start chemotherapy; bone marrow transplant

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What is the treatment of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction

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blood transfusion; monitor vitals to check for complications

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What is the treatment of Classic Hemphilia

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no cure; factor VIII administered to stop bleeding; transfusions of blood;

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What is the treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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IV heparin inhibits formation of additional microthrombi and prevents aggregation of platelets

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