tricuspid valve location
fifth left intercostal space close to the sternal border
Acute glomerulonephritis is usually treated with
anti-infectives, diuretics, and antihypertensives
paragard IUD
uses copper to prevent pregnancy, the copper ions are toxic to sperm and also induce a thickening of cervical mucus making sperm motility more difficult
cervical cap birth control
may last about 2 years and can still be used if it becomes discolored
sponge birth control
co ers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus. it also continuously releases a spermicide that decreases sperm motility
early indications of lithium toxicity
nausea and vomiting, slurred speech, and muscle weakness
classic sign of pheochromocytoma
hypertension
medulla of adrenal gland produces
epinephrine
cortex of the adrenal glands produces
cortisol and aldosterone
The best way to open the airway
head tilt chin lift
escharotomy
an incision made through burned skin to help with healing (the scab or crust that forms after a third degree burn is called 'eschar'). goal- return of distal pulses