Fundamentals Flashcards
leukopenia vs agranulocytosis
leuko= low WBC
agranu=extremely low WBC
pancytopenia
low blood cell count of all types
-usually due to bone marrow destruction
-always monitor for s/s infections, CBC, + WBC count
RN/teaching for anything that stains teeth
sip thru straw
- PC (prevent GI upset)
- assess oral mucosa for irritation
radioation precautions
- distance, time shielding,, fractionication
- maintain 6 ft
- limit contact to 30 min/day/person
- body waste per protocol (biohazard)
- lead apron
- flush toilet 2x
- keep led shield in front, don’t turn back on radioactive patient
all steroids end w/ ____
-ONE
weight gain + fluid retension is bad for
heart
incr HR
steroids
A/E
-osteoporosis
-hypokalemiaa> muscle weakness
decr immune system
why are abx administered in combination w other abx?
to prevent resistance
why is smoking bad for wounds/ulcers?
poor circulation
CINV
chemo induced nause + vomit
PONV
post-op induced n/v
extrapyrimidal syndrome [EPS]
spasms, can’t talk, potruding tongue, resp distress
- not mental illness
- med induced, may become permanent
contrast can hurt the ____
kidneys
BPH
benign prostate hyperplasia
diabetes
greek for a siphon or to pass thru
-large discharge of urine
mellitus - honey in urine
insipidus - non sweet urine
