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When should cardiac pacing be administered to a patient with symptomatic bradycardia with a pulse?
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AFTER CPR
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What pulse rate does a patient have to have to be considered bradycardia?
Less than 60
What medication is administered to a patient prior to a cardiac catheterization?
A mild sedative may be given that will allow the patient to relax but remain conscious during the test.
What pre-testing will a patient being considered for a pacemaker undergo prior to surgery?
Patients being considered for pacemaker implantation will undergo a full battery of cardiac tests, including an electrocardiogram (ECG) or an electrophysiological study or both, to fully evaluate the bradycardia or tachycardia.
What is patient receiving t-pa cardiac tissue reperfusion will result in?
cardiac dysrhythmias
Should the single fist thrust ever be used on a cardiac patient prior to CPR?
NO: A single blow to the chest of a cardiac patient should not be used
Meaning for naive patient?
When a patient has been administered by a drug he/she has never taken before, he/she is called a naive patient.
How can you revive a patient from cardiac arrest?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the most effective treatment for cardiac arrest.
How will a patient be treated after a heart-lung transplantation?
The patient will be treated in the intensive care unit upon completion of the surgery, and cardiac monitoring will be continued. Medications for cardiac support will be continued until cardiac function stabilizes.
What exercise is recommended after a patient completes a cardiac rehabilitation program?
Once discharged from the hospital, the patient works with his cardiac team to create an individual exercise plan.
What type of meds use for premature atrial contractions?
Typically beta blockers, but only if the patient is symptomatic.
A request for medication that is to be administered to a patient in a hospital is called?
A. prescription
What does a patient have to do during cardiac rehab?
There are many activities that a patient has to do during cardiac rehab. Some of these activities help improve cardiovascular health, such as as running, and daily exercise activities
