Family Nurse Practitioner Certification | FNP 1 - Review CV Terms 2022

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification | FNP 1 - Review CV Terms 2022 1. Myocardial Infarction Steady, gradually increas- ing intensity chest pain. De- scribed as squeezing, tight, crushin, heavy ... pressure. Pro- voked by exertion or eating. Often radiates to L side of neck, jaw and arm. Contin- ues to have pain at rest. Di- aphoresis with cool, clammy skin. SOB, dyspnea, weak- ness, nausea are also associ- ate. EKG to confirm. 2. Congestive Heart Failure Gradual/acute onset of dysp- nea, fatigue, dry cough and swollen feet and ankles. In- creased weight. Lungs will have bilateral crackles at bases along with S3 heart sound. Usually has history of heart problems. 3. Infective Endocarditis Bacterial infection. Pt pre- sents with fever, chills, and malaise assoc with onset of new murmur. Subungual hemorrhages, petechiae on palate, painful nodes on fingers/feet, red spots on palms/soles. 4. Dissecting Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Sudden onset of severe, sharp, excruciating pain lo- cated in abdomen, flank or - - - - [Show More]

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