MDC 3 Final Exam/MDC III Final Exam

MDC 3 Final Exam/MDC III Final Exam

potassium value

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Platelet values

150,000 - 400,000/mL

WBC values

5,000-10,000

ph range

7.35-7.45

respiratory alkalosis causes

metabolic alkalosis causes

severe vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, diarrhea

right sided heart failure

Left sided heart failure

diagnostic testing for Heart failure

Echocardiogram(gold standard)
lab test(BNP)
CXR
ECG

treatments for heart failure

Medications

ACE and ARBs

Diaretics

Vasodialators

Digoxin

Beta Blockers

CPAP

Surgery

heart transplant(only cure)

VAD

, medications to improve stroke volume

Heart Failure discharge education

medication education
fluids
daily weights (same scale)
exercise
smoking cessation
diet
prevent complications
signs of complications

Post operative care for heart failure

closely monitor for dysrhythmias

monitor for complications

Prevent infection

Prevent Rejection

Mitral Stenosis Risk Factors

Rheumatic Carditis
Rheumatic Fever
Congenital Abnormalities

Mitral Regurgitation signs and symptoms

Fatigue/ Weakness

Anxiety

tachycardia/ palpations/ A fib

High-Pitched holosystolic murmur

Leads to left sided heart failure first

what does left sided heart failure lead to

ventricular Dilation
ventricular Hypertrophy

JVD is due to possible...

poor output and high heart rate

signs and symptoms of valvular heart disease

decreased cardiac output