Possible Test Question Flashcards
Who is at risk for Berger’s disease?
Male Smokers
What causes Venous Ulcerations?
Venous Stasis
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What do you need to remember about low molecular weight heparin?
Push the air bubble in
Nursing Interventions for Polycythemia Vera
asthma therapy, hydroxia uria (chemo drugs, you have to explain to the female patient she needs to take 2 forms of birth control during and 1 month after she discontinues the medicine. This was a previous test question), drink 3-4 L of water, apply TED hoses, elevate feet when sitting, decrease strenouous exercise. If any chest pain, stop exercise. They don’t want to floss in between teeth, but if they do, they need to do it softly also explain they should use electric razors. Bleeding is a concern.
Drugs for Aplastic Anemia
Prednosone, cyclosporine (know this drug) xanopax
What is the most common cause of anemia?
GI bleed
Ferrous Sulfate
Drink through a straw
The patient missed their daily dose of drug x. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
“I can just double up on the dose”
If a patient bleeds after bone marrow aspiration, what do you do?
Apply pressure.
Which labs are monitored for patients with Coumadin?
PT and INR
Which person is most at risk for pernicious anemia?
Vegetarians
Which type of anemia presents with a “Beefy Red Tongue”?
Pernicious Anemia (or B12 anemia)
What is the antidote for heparin?
Protamine Sulfate
What is the antidote for coumadin?
Vitamin K
