BKAT 9R ICU EXAM UPDATE
beta blockers (includes nitro, oxygen, resting) - ANSWERS-initial measures for
treatment of anginga doesnt include
bundle
... [Show More] branch block - ANSWERS-qrs complex longer that .12 indicates
change in LOC - ANSWERS-earliest sign of increase ICP is?
change in mental status - ANSWERS-while receiving tpa, what would warrant for you to
stop the medication
check cuff - ANSWERS-patient with ET tube audbily speaks - what do you do?
CHF - ANSWERS-elevated cardiac iso enzymes generally do not occur in what
continuous monitoring for sudden decrease in BP - ANSWERS-precautions in using iV
nitropursside is not included in which response below ?
control bleeding - ANSWERS-low intermittent suction of gastric contens is not generally
used in which response below
cortisone - ANSWERS-dosage of which drug must be tappered off slowly to prevent
acute adrenal insuffieicney
d/c enterla tube feeing if diarrhea occurs - ANSWERS-practices to decrease catheter
associated urinary tract infection does not include which of the following
decide on husbands care if he loses consciousness - ANSWERS-Health care power of
attorney has right to
decrease in dosage (NOT D/C) - ANSWERS-pt has acute renal failure. Medications that
are normally excreted through the kidneys will be?
development of pneumothorax - ANSWERS-most important reason for diminshing
breath sounds in motor vechile crash victim with closed chest trauma is
dextrose - ANSWERS-what would you NOT give to someone in DKA coma
DI - ANSWERS-Pt post op craniotomy fasting bs of 100, extreme thirst and urine output
greater than 1000mls over two hours, suspect
dilantin (NOT pehnobarbital) - ANSWERS-what drug will crystallize when given iv with
D5S?
diltizepam - ANSWERS-68 year old complains of feeling a little funny in his chest and
ecg shows afib/flutter. what medication should be used to treat?
disconnected tubing - ANSWERS-patient on ventilator and low volume alarm sounds.
THis is due to?
epineprhine - ANSWERS-patient become apneic and pulseless . the monitor shows
asytole. the drug used initially [Show Less]