Izzy study guide p.2

Question 2

What is the Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)?

Answer 2

Part of the CNS that triggers nausea/vomiting.

Question 3

What is a macrolide used for H. pylori?

Answer 3

Clarithromycin.

Question 4

What hormone do mast cells release?

Answer 4

Histamine.

Question 5

What are bronchodilators used for?

Answer 5

For acute attacks.

Question 6

What is a beta agonist used in emergencies?

Answer 6

Albuterol (Volmax, Proventil, Ventolin).

Question 7

What is the purpose of anti-inflammatory maintenance?

Answer 7

To prevent asthma attacks.

Question 8

What should you do after using corticosteroids?

Answer 8

Rinse mouth with water to prevent candida (fungus).

Question 9

What does the right side of the heart measure?

Answer 9

Central venous pressure (CVP).

Question 10

What does the left side of the heart measure?

Answer 10

Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP).

Question 11

What is systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

Answer 11

Resistance of the left side of the heart.

Question 12

What is pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)?

Answer 12

Resistance of the right side of the heart.

Question 13

What type of blood does the right atrium contain?

Answer 13

Deoxygenated blood.

Question 14

What is the normal CVP measurement?

Answer 14

Normally 0.8 mmHg.

Question 15

What is preload?

Answer 15

Volume measured by CVP.

Question 16

What separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

Answer 16

Tricuspid valve.

Question 17

What type of blood does the left atrium contain?

Answer 17

Oxygenated blood.

Question 18

What is the normal PCWP measurement?

Answer 18

Normally 6 to 15 mmHg.

Question 19

What separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Answer 19

Mitral valve.

Question 20

What does the left ventricle do?

Answer 20

Pushes blood out against resistance.

Question 21

What is the strongest muscular layer of the heart?

Answer 21

Myocardium.

Question 22

What is the resistance called when pushing against the lungs?

Answer 22

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR).

Question 23

What is systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

Answer 23

Resistance when pushing against the whole body.

Question 24

Which resistance is bigger, PVR or SVR?

Answer 24

SVR.

Question 25

What is left ventricle end diastolic volume (LVEDV)?

Answer 25

Considered preload for the left side of the heart.

Question 26

What is stroke volume?

Answer 26

Total amount of blood that comes out.

Question 27

What is the normal ejection fraction (EF)?

Answer 27

60-65%.

Question 28

What indicates congestive heart failure?

Answer 28

Ejection fraction less than 40%.

Question 29

What is contractility?

Answer 29

Inotropic state of the myocardium, strength of contraction.

Question 30

What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 30

Angioedema, cough, elevated potassium levels.

Question 31

What does furosemide do?

Answer 31

Releases fluid from the lungs (CHF).

Question 32

What do sulfonylureas do?

Answer 32

Bring glucose down by signaling B cells to make more insulin.

Question 33

What should patients with renal failure avoid?

Answer 33

Magnesium oxide.

Question 34

What is the reverse agent for acetaminophen?

Answer 34

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).

Question 35

What is the reverse agent for heparin?

Answer 35

Protamine sulfate.