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Which medication is known for cardiovascular side effects?
Which medication is known for cardiovascular side effects?
- Beta-blockers (correct)
- Antihistamines
- Antibiotics
- Analgesics
Which of the following is NOT a common position abnormality affecting blood pressure measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a common position abnormality affecting blood pressure measurement?
- Hyperventilation (correct)
- Bendopnea
- Orthopnea
- Platypnea
Which condition is a cause of cardiovascular fever?
Which condition is a cause of cardiovascular fever?
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Pericarditis (correct)
- Diabetes
What characteristic of the apex beat is NOT typically assessed?
What characteristic of the apex beat is NOT typically assessed?
Which scar is associated with median sternotomy due to different cardiovascular surgeries?
Which scar is associated with median sternotomy due to different cardiovascular surgeries?
Flashcards
Cardiovascular Medication
Cardiovascular Medication
A type of medication that can affect the heart and blood vessels.
Beta-Blocker
Beta-Blocker
A type of medication that blocks the effects of natural hormones in the body.
Orthopnea
Orthopnea
An abnormality in the way a person breathes due to a heart condition.
Infective Endocarditis
Infective Endocarditis
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Apex Beat
Apex Beat
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Study Notes
Medications with Cardiovascular Side Effects
- Beta-blockers
- Beta-agonists
- QT-prolonging medications
- Herbal remedies
Common Position Abnormalities Affecting Blood Pressure Measurement
- Orthopnea
- Bendopnea
- Platypnea
- Terpopnea
Causes of Cardiovascular Fever
- Pericarditis
- Infective endocarditis
- Myocarditis
Apex Beat Characteristics to Comment On
- Site
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Area
- Character
- Thrill
Types of Apex Beat
- Normal
- Hyperdynamic
- Sustained
- Tapping
- Normal and shifted
Abnormal Cardiovascular Scars in Chest Wall
- Median sternotomy scar
- Lateral thoracotomy scar
- Subclavian scar
Cardiovascular Causes of Median Sternotomy Scars
- Mitral valve surgery
- Aortic valve surgery
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
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