SBE Flashcards
Which 3 organisms cause this
Strep
Staph
Candida
What is the definition
Infection of the endocardium or valves
When does strep enter the bloodstream
Oral procedures
Impetigo
Uti
What are Aschoff bodies
Pieces that break off the heart and travel through the body
What are 4 risk factors
Kawasaki disease
Rheumatic fever
Prosthetic valves
Multiple IV lines
What are s/s
Roth's spots Osler nodes Janeway lesions Splenomegaly Joint pain
What are painful areas with a red center
Osler nodes
What are painless hemorrhagic regions on the palms and soles
Janeway lesions
What are Roth spots
Retinal hemorrhages
What blood tests would be diagnostic
Blood culture
Elevated ESR
Elevated C-reactive protein
What is done for tx
Antibiotics for 2-8 weeks
Complete bed rest
Which 3 antibiotics are usually given
Penicillin
Ampicillin
Gentamycin
What is important for the nurse to do
Monitor cardiac changes
Complete bed rest
Check oxygenation
Give meds
