Term
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Definition
| Major coronary arteries partially or completely blocked. |
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Term
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Definition
- pain
- diaphoresis
- N/V
- dyspnea
- fatigue |
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Term
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Definition
- MONA
- diet low in cholesterol
- decrease modifiable risk factors |
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Term
| Nursing considerations with CAD? |
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Definition
| - encourage exercise in small doses |
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Term
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Definition
| Destruction of myocardial tissue as a result of lack of blood and O2. |
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Term
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Definition
- pain
- diaphoresis
- light headiness
- N/V
- Dyspnea |
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Term
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Definition
- MONA
- Thromolytics: if candidate
- angioplasty
- CABG |
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Term
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Definition
| Inability of the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body. |
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Term
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Definition
Left
- crackles, wheezing
- cough
- dyspnea
- tachycardia
- pulmonary edema |
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Term
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Definition
Right
- jugular vein distention
- abdominal enlargement
- low extremity edema
- weight gain
- decrease urinary output |
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Term
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Definition
- drug therapy
- energy conservation
- treat symptoms |
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Term
| What lab value must you know before giving lasix? |
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Definition
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