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What is the SA node?
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The primary pacemake for your heart, impulse that triggers rest of the heart to contract
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What is the AV node?
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A pacemaker that only starts working if the SA node fails
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In an ECG what is a P wave?
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The first waveform of the ECG and represents the contraction of the atria
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WHat is the T wave in an ECG?
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Third waveform and represents the relaxtion of the ventricles
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WHat is the QRS complex on a ECG?
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Second waveform, represents main contraction of the heart
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What are some contrindications of Nitro?
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BP below 90, Pulse of higher than 100 or less than 50, SUspected head injury, 3 doses already been taken, pt has taken boner pills
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What does nitro do for the body?
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Dialtes the vessels which decreases the workload of the heart
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Whats the dosage of aspirin?
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160 - 325 mg
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