PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) test evaluates coagulation factors XII, IX, VIII, X, V, II (prothrombin), and I (fibrinogen)
Another name for Valium
Midazolam
Diazepam
None of the above
Diphenhydramine
Another name for versed
Mean PA - Mean PCW / CO:
SVR
PVR
MVA
MVF
PT evaluates the coagulation factors VII, X, V, II, and I (fibrinogen)
Heparin prevents clot formation by preventing the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
SV/EDV
Fick CO
Ejection Fraction
SV
Normal O2 consumption
Inotropic drugs
Dobutamie
Epinephrine
All of the above
Digitalis
Dopamine
Another name for Benadryl
HR x SV/1000
CO Angiographic (LVMF)
Regurgitant Fraction
Cardiac Index
Sedatives with NO analgesic properties
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Valium
Versed
Benadryl
Demerol
CO/BSA
Regurgitant Factor
Aortic Valve Flow
Normal RA pressure
120/10
120/80
25/10
25/5
0-4
7-12
Normal RV pressure
Normal PA pressure
Normal PCW pressure
Normal LV pressure
Normal AO pressure
Mean AO - Mean RA/CO
Which of the following are Calcium Channel Blockers?
Verapamil (Isoptin)
Cardizem (Diltiazem)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Which of the following are Beta Blockers (inhibit epinephrine)?
Propranolol (Inderal)
When administering IV medications during CPR:
D5W is the preferred solution for use in cardiac arrest
Use central venous lines with 12 - 14 inch length are preferres
IV drugs given by bolus should be followed by a 20cc bolus of flush and elevation of the extremity
IV sites of first choice should be external jugular or subclavian
Most defibrillators are constructed such that you CANNOT cardiovert when monitoring the patient's ECG through the:
Limb leads (4 wire)
Monitor leads (3 wire)
Quick look paddles
Disposable ECG electrodes
The first four drugs a patient with chest pain receivers include:
Oxygen, morphine, nitroglycerine, heparin
tPA, heparin, nitroglycerine, oxygen
Oxygen, nitroglycerine, morphine, aspirin
Oxygen, aspirin, morphine, Lopressor
To convert a temporary demand pacer to asynchronous mode, what control should be adjusted:
Increase output
Increase refractory period
Decrease sensitivity
Decrease refractory period