Case Studies Test 3 Flashcards
Only treatment for cataracts is??
surgery
After cataract surgery , what postop teaching should you provide, and what meds?
Different types of eyedrops will be prescribed for 2-4 weeks. Usually a corticosteroid drop and antibiotics.
Would you expect the pt. to take warfarin(coumadin) post op cataract removal?
No
Expected outcome for a patient who has undergone surgery for cataract removal?
Mild itching and bloodshot appearance
Adverse effects that may occur related to vagal nerve stimulator?
- hoarseness
- edema
- dyspnea
- palitations
- tingling in the neck
- dizziness
- coughing
- Hoarseness
- Dyspnea
- Tingling in the neck
- Coughing
Open angle glaucome risk factors: Race, age
Hispanic and African Americans over 40
Closed angle glaucoma risk factors: Age, sex, race
Over 40, women, Asians
Priority intervention for a patient with tinnitus?
Encourage music or soft white noise during sleeping hours