test 5 Flashcards
(21 cards)
epistaxis
nose bleed, hemorage from the nose
pallor
paleness
syncope
temporary suspension of consciousness due to generalized generalized cerebral ischemia, ( faint or swoon).
2 drugs to know
epinephrine- broncho dilator
diphenhydramine (benedryl)- antihistamine
signs of shock
decrease bp, restlessness/ anxiety, tachycardia,and or cold/clamy skin.
if pt has signs of changes duting procedure with contrast
stop, call for help, and asses vital signs
diabetic crisis
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, low abd high blood sugar
CPR acryonem
ABC (Air Breathing circulation) 30 compressions ,then air way then breathing
analgesic
drugs the relieve pain without loss of consciousness
anaphylaxis
symptoms of shock caused by over sensitivity of a drug
angina pectoris
sever constricting pain in the chest, caused by ischemia obstruction of blood supply normally caused by coronary desies
edema
precense of large amounts of fluid in the tissues od the body ( normally given a diuretic)
edema
precense of large amounts of fluid in the tissues od the body ( normally given a diuretic)
bolus
concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation
subcutaneous
beneath the skin
sublingual
below the tongue
parenternal
injected
3 parts of needle
hub, canulla/shaft and bevel
Bun test
blood, urea, nitrogen. can tell if the urea nitrogen levels are higher than normal suggested kidneys are not functioning properly
creatinine
nitrogen containing waste products of metabolism excreted by the kidneys filtration system: high blood plasma levels indecate poor filtration of the kidneys
autonomy
persons self reliance
