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Pediatric Congestive Heart failure

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show d/o of circulation in which cardiac output is inadequate to support the body's circulatory and metabolic needs.  
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show Blood volume overload.  
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What are sx of CHF in infants   show
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What are manifestations of CHF   show
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show exercise intolerance, dyspnea, abdominal pain or distention, and peripheral edema.  
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As CHF progresses, what sx are manifested   show
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show Cardiomegaly  
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If CHF is not tx, cardiogenic shock may occur; what are the sx of CS   show
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what are dx test for CHF   show
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show make the heart work more efficiently and to remove excess fluid.  
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show Furosemide and chlorothiazide (K+ supps may be ordered)  
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show spironolactone.  
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what kind of medications are used to lessen the heart's workload and help it to work more efficiently ?   show
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show Digoxin (NOT DIGITOXIN)  
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show correctional surgery or interventional cardiac catheterization  
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show end stage cardiomyopathy or complex congenital heart defects like hypoplastic left heart syndrome.  
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what is other types of supportive medical therapy for CHF?   show
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as diagnosis of CHF depends primarily on ________ nursing observations are important.   show
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show Digoxin  
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What diuretic promotes rapid diuresis   show
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show thiazides  
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show ACE inhibitor  
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Beta blocker that increases contractility   show
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Medication that improves left ventricular function, promotes vasodilation of systemic circulation for chronic heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy   show
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show vitals, behavior, cardiac , resp, fluid status, detailed hx of onset of sx, (CHF develops slowly over time)  
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testing of developmental skills should be done with the __________ test.   show
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show decreased cardiac output r/t cardiac anomaly.  
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show get baseline vitals, quality of pulses, clinical sx, and ECG, serum electrolytes, hepatic and renal fx, hydration and hypovolemia.  
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show take apical pulse for 1 minute.  
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Before giving a dose of digoxin, you take the apical pulse and find that pulse is less than 60-100bpm or below 60 in teens, what should you do?   show
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show hold the medication and call a physician for advice.  
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show digoxin and furosemide  
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show Early sign is arrhythmias.  
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Serum digoxin levels are taken ______ hours after dose.   show
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What is the therapeutic serum level of digoxin?   show
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what level of serum digoxin is considered toxic in children ?   show
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Serum digoxin levels should be closely monitored when child is also taking what?   show
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show I and O, wieighing infant diapers, 1g=1ml of urine, assess edema, and circulation, daily weights,  
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What should you do if child has abdominal ascites ?   show
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show turn the child freq. and provide skin care.  
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show semi-fowlers or 45degree angle  
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show prevent injury  
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show rest periods each hour  
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What is a sign of increased respiratory effort ?   show
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an infant should be held at what position during feeding ?   show
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show small frequent meals with rest periods in between  
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show NG feedings supplemental  
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feeding should last no longer than ________   show
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children should engage in what kind of activity?   show
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what kind of exercises should children do to promote large muscle development without over exerting themselves ?   show
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Breast feeding should be encouraged because ______________   show
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What are the manifestations of a deteriorating cardiac status while feeding ?   show
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The most important thing to teach when sending a child home to the parents is to teach _______ and ______.   show
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What are the sx that CHF is worsening ?   show
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An ______ in pulse rate can signal CHF and a ________ can indicate digoxin toxicity.   show
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do not give any herbals with digoxin because it may cause ___________.   show
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Digoxin should be administered at ________ each day and consistent in ___________ meals .   show
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