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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Formula
([Diastolic BP x2] + Systolic BP) ÷ 3
BP is 90/60.
Find: Mean Arterial Pressure
70 mm Hg
([60x2] + 90) ÷ 3
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) formula
MAP - ICP
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Ascending weakness beginning at legs & progresses upward to trunk, arms & face
Most significant assessment finding related to Guillain-Barre is
Respiratory function & status
Symptoms of Candida Albicans infection
Cottage-cheese discharge
Which blood type is a risk factor for duodenal ulcers?
Type O Blood
What is the therapeutic action of loop diuretics?
They block sodium reabsorption in the ascending loop and dilate renal vessels
After a muscle biopsy, the site must be elevated for how many hours to reduce edema?
24 hours
What test confirms Myasthenia Gravis?
A positive edrophinium (Tensilon) test
This type of powder provides extra absorption of moisture
Talcum powder or cellulose-containing powder
Glucose level of CSF normally ranges from...
50 to 75 mg/dl
(Note: lower than 50 indicates bacterial infection, reflecting use of sugar by bacteria)
Urine output less than 100 ml in 24 hours is called...