Valve and Infections Disorders Flashcards
valves and their problems (40 cards)
What is a potential complication of taking anti coagulants?
Bleeding
What should be done before giving a client a beta blocker?
Check Pulse
What is a last resort treatment for valve disorders
Valve replacement
If clients have trouble breathing how should they position themselves
sitting or with head up
What is a common cause of aortic stenosis
Old age-calcium build-up
When a client has mitral prolapse what should they avoid
stimulants
What 2 lab tests are needed when a patient is on warfarin
PT and INR
What is aortic regurgitation
Aortic valve doesn’t close completely and backflow of blood goes to left ventricle
What is the best diagnostic test to identify valve problems
Echocardiogram
What are symptoms of pulmonary edema
crackles, pink, frothy sputum
A mitral valve prolapse patient benefits from elevating the legs 90 degrees because…
It increases blood flow back to the heart
What is a common cause of mitral regurgitation
Rheumatic heart diasease
What is the heart sound that indicates impending heart failure
S3- Kentucky
What is balloon valvuloplasty used for
Mitral stenosis
What is the care for a patient suffering from myocarditis
Bedrest
How can one differentiate between the pain of myocarditis and MI?
Myocarditis pain is relieved when sitting forward
If a patient has a history of rheumatic heart disease should they do before any dental procedure
Ask for Prophylactic antibiotic
What is the most common bacteria that causes rheumatic fever
Group A Streptococcal Beta
What are symptoms of pericarditis
sharp pain, friction rub, dyspnea, low-grade fever, cough
How does cardiomyopathy affect CO
decreases cardiac output
What is petichiae
red dots under the skin which indicates bleeding
What is treatment for end stage cardiomyopathy
Heart Transplant
What type of cardiomyopathy is common amongst younger people
Hypertrophic
Which type of cardiomyopathy results in increase in size especially along the septum
Hypertrophic
