MST Week 3 (leg Pain) Flashcards
1
Q
Course of the brachial artery
A
Branches include deep a of arm and the anastomosis at elbow
Brachial a ends in cubital fossa
Divides into ulnar and radial artery
2
Q
Course of the axillary artery
A
Starts at lateral border from 1st rib, ends at interior border of teres major - when it becomes brachial artery
3
Q
What are ambulatory antibiotics
A
Antibiotics that can be given by a nurse at home or they come into ambulatory care once a day to have them administered
4
Q
What does it mean by safety netting a patient
A
Tell the patient what to expect with things getting better but also what to look out for and when to seek health
5
Q
What is the risk between cancer and undiagnosed blood clots
A
Cancer increases risk of blood clots
