Edema Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

Nonpitting edema is indicative of a ___ disorder

A

lymphatic or thyroid

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2
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pitting edema is indicative of a ___________ disorder

A

cardiac, renal, liver

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3
Q

how is pitting edema graded

A

1+ = 2mm, move up by 2mm

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4
Q

what is the normal JVP height

A

3cm above sternal angle

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5
Q

high JVP + pitting edema indicates

A

cardio source

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6
Q

low JVP + pitting edema indicates

A

liver source- cirrhosis
or capillary leak syndrome

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7
Q

what JVP and type of edema is seen in nephrotic syndrome

A

variable JVP
pitting edema

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