Medsurg 2 Flashcards
Describe uterine prolapse
When uterus falls or protrudes through vagina due to weak pelvic muscle
Who is epoetin alfa given to? what is it?
Anemic patients
Epoetin alfa works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.
Describe brachy therapy?
An internal radiation therapy treatment
no pregnant women
Characteristics of rubeola?
High grade fever with rash starting from face then moves downward
Describe lidocain? What is it used for?
When used IV to to treat arrhythmia, it is an antiarythmic. When used locally it is an anesthetic.
After blood transfusion is stopped due to a reaction, what you do next?
Collect sample and send to lab
Describe turners and cullen’s sign?
Cullen’s signs is discoloration over umbilicus. Turners is discoloration over flank
What is atropine used for?
Given preop to reduce secretions (oral and respiratory)
Peritoneal lavage, what it do?
Assess bleeding in abdominal cavity by inserting catheter into peritoneal cavity
Thing to remember about nitroglycerin and effectiveness?
Losses effectiveness when not properly protected from light
A patient nearing death demonstrates what characeristics?
Diaphoresis, decreased urine output, incontinence, mottling, and inability to swallow
Mammograms begin at what age?
40
When is fecal occult test done?
Every year
Why would you increase fluid intake for spinal cord injury patients?
To prevent uti
When to change transparent dressing?
Every 7 days
