MEDSURG Flashcards
Define allogenic
Transplant from a donor match
Define autologous
Transplant from self
Define syngenic
Twin transplant
Systemic lupus erythematosus expected lab values
Positive ANA, 2+ urine protein, Elevated BUN, C3 and C4 are decreased. Monitor erythrocyte sedimentation rate, renal function test, and electrolytes
When cleaning spills on floor such as blood, what do you use?
Use bleach, homie
What can be used to test for cancer
PAP and PSA
In the event a central line is occuleded, what do you do? homie
Ask patient to sit up, take deep breath, and cough
Expected findings for SLE
Weight loss, butterfly rash, petechia in lower extremities, friction rub, and alopecia
When giving warfarin, what lab to check?
PT and INR
When giving heparin, what lab you check?
PTT
CRP is a measure of what?
Inflammation
An STD that if left untreated can cause paralysis, blindness and dementia
Syphilis
What position in bed when controlling postural hypertension?
Elevatehead of the head 8 to 12 inches
What condition can cause increase platelet counts?
Splenectomy. Spleen holds excess platelets
In the suspicion of MI, which would you preferably test for?myoglobin or troponin?
Troponin
What is extravasation?
Accidental infusion of vesicant solution into surrounding tissue
Describe biot’s respiration
Pattern of shallow rapid breaths followed by periods of apnea
What is primary intention
Wound closure where wound edges are closed intentionally
Which vitamins are water syllable?
B and C
HbA1C how long does it measure blood glucose?
120 days
During ovulation, woman’s temperature?
Drops slightly then rises
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate monitors what?
Inflammation
Which sexually transmitted diseases needs to be reported to department of public health?
Gonorrhea
What baseline should you assess for before administering gentamicin?
Audiometric base line
What are examples of diuretics?
Spironolactone, propranolol
Examples of sedatives
Diazepam
What is alteplase and when and why is it given?
Given as a thrombolytic in events of stroke. Give within 4 and half hours of appearance of symptoms
What is mannitol used for
Decreases intracranial pressure, a diuretic
What does pentobarbital do?
Reduces brain demand by inducing a coma
What does phenytoin do?
Prevent seizures
How can you tell the patency of fistula
Listen to bruit or thrills
Multiple myeloma affects which part of the body?
Cancer of the plasma cell. These proliferate in the bone marrow causing destruction.
ALT reference range? What does elevated levels indicate?
Lier damage
Hepatitis C diagnostic test?
HCV RNA test
If a central line becomes occluded, what is the initial intervention?
Tell patient to raise arms, turn, stand, or cough
How often do you replace IV set?
Every 72 hours, no sooner
