Unit 12 Flashcards
Normal Mag levels?
1.5-2.5
How to treat hypermagnesemia?
Stop any mag infusion
Loop diuretics
Fluids
Dialysis
What magnesium levels show diminished deep tendon reflexes?
5-7
(Absent at 7-12)
What magnesium levels show ECG changes?
7-12
What magnesium levels show respiratory failure, and complete heat block?
12-15
What magnesium levels show cardiac arrest?
> 15
What is clinical equipoise?
Researcher does not know which participants are in the trial or control group
Researcher is in a neutral position
Trial is to determine the better intervention when either intervention is possible
Is the SNS activated or blunted during hypothermia?
Activated
Do NSAIDS treat neuralgia?
No
What drugs classes are good at treated neuralgia?
Tricyclic antidepressants
Tramadol
Gabapentin
What must be disclosed on a research study?
Description of benefits
Disclosure of alternate procedures or treatments
A statement that describes efforts to protect confidentiality
What is a nuchal umbilical cord?
Compressed during fetal contraction, decreasing blood to the fetus
Causes variable decels
Lung volumes in the obese?
What is a clinical sign of fulminant malignant hyperthermia?
Rigidity of extremities
What needs to be documented when suspending a DNR/DNI?
What is promulgated standards?
External or de jure standards
Developed by the government or professional organizations
Respect the patients autonomy, dignity and privacy
If possible, should family members be involved for a drug intervention?
Yes
Should a suspected drug user be left alone?
No
24 hours of no sleep is equal to what BAC?
0.1%
Long term use of calcium carbonate may lead to what?
Hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia
What is the proper position of a esophagus temp probe?
Distal 1/4
Is the nasopharynx an okay spot to measure temperature during cardiac bypass?
yes
Fire triad
What is the most liability claims made against chronic pain providers?
Cervical injections
