Med Surg 2 Midterm Flashcards
which meds are opioids
hydrocodone, codiene, morphine, fentanyl
which meds are non opioids
acetaminophen, ibuprofen
what is the most important thing for the nurse to assess prior to administering a opioid
respiratory depression
what are symptoms of opioid overdose
slow breathing, pin point pupils, respiratory distress, poor circulation
what is the antidote for opioid overdose
nalaxone
how would the nurse assess for pain
duration, intensity, quality
what type of pain assessment would be useful for a younger client or one that does not speak English
faces scale
what is the difference between acute and chronic pain
acute: less than 6 months
chronic: more than 6 months
what can happen when a person takes an opiate for an extended period of time
have tolerance
what is nociceptive pain
somatic and visceral
referred pain
pain in arm during heart attack
neuropathic pain
referred, nerve pain
phantom pain
pain where amputation was
how do NSAIDS work
anti inflammatory
who should determine the amount of pain a patient is in
patient
what is a proper a pain assessment tool to use for a small child or someone mentally disabled
wong baker faces scale
what are common side effects of NSAIDS
GI BLEEDING!! N/V, headache, ulcer
what is a safety concern when giving opiates to an older adult
respiration
what documentation must the patient sign prior to performing any invasive procedure
informed consent form
why are food and fluids withheld prior to surgery
so aspiration doesn’t occur
what should the nurse do if the patients abdominal wound eviscerates
cover with saline wet gauze and call doctor
if a person develops a tolerance for opioids what should the nurse do
request a higher dose from doctor
what is an important safety measure when a patient has received pre op sedation
raise bed rails - respiration
what are symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
shortness of breath, decreased O2, chest pain
what is the priority for the nurse to maintain for a patient immediately post op
maintain airway
what is the job of a circulating nurse
doesn’t scrub - charts, gets stuff for surgeon
what is the job of a scrub nurse
hands instruments to surgeon
what is the job of an anesthesiologist
do anesthesia on patient and monitor
what is the earliest sign of hemorrhage
tachycardia
what are common anti emetics
promethazine, ondansetron
what are some interventions used to avoid venous stasis/ DVT
ambulation, TED hose
what are the different reasons for surgery and what do they mean
emergent: right away
urgent: within 24 hours
elective: choose to have it done - scheduled appointment
what aspects can increase the risks for surgical complications
age, severity of illness, smoker, diet, lifestyle
what is the priority before giving a post op patient fluids
check gag reflex
antidote for narcotics
nalaxone
antidote for benzodiazepines
flumazenil
what does metastasis mean
growing of cancer
what is the most common side effect of chemotherapy
nausea and vomiting
what class of medications would the nurse give for N/V
anti emetics
what is bone marrow suppression (aplastic anemia)
doesn’t produce enough blood cells
what are symptoms of bone marrow suppression
fatigue, dizzy, rash, bleeding, bruising
when caring for a patient that is receiving chemotherapy how should the nurse protect himself
wear chemo safety PPE
what type of room is required for a patient with radioactive implant
lead barrier wall - private room
most chemo and radiation is pregnancy category
D
which makes chemo at what risk
high risk
what is palliative care
relieve uncomfortable symptoms
what is extravasation
leaking of IV fluid into surrounding tissue
what are symptoms of extravasation
pain, swelling, erythema, blistering, tender
if a patient is taking antineoplastic meds what precautions should be taken with their secretions
sit to void, put toilet lid down, dispose of chemo waste
what are precautions to be taken for a patient that has a radioactive implant
time, distance, barrier
what is the best way to avoid the transmission of HIV
abstinence, use condom, avoid blood or body fluid contact
what is a common lung infection seen in AIDS patients
pneumocytosis pneumonia
how do antiretrovirals reduce the reproduction of the HIV virus
blocks different stages in life cycle
what is the first line of med for a severe allergic reaction
epinephrine
what should the nurse do if he suspects a hemolytic reaction to blood transfusion
stop transfusion
what are side effects of corticosteroids
moon face, hump neck, weight gain, hypertension, easy bruising
most common cause of UTI
bacteria
what are some common treatments for UTI
antibiotics, fluid intake
K+
3.5-5
symptoms of hyperkalemia
muscle twitch, cramping, v-fib, dysrythmias
symptoms of hypokalemia
weakness, lethargy, dysrythmias
Ca++
9-11
symptoms of hypercalcemia
N/V, lethargy, polyuria, thirst
symptoms of hypocalcemia
increased P, trosseau’s, chvosteks