T-4: Preoperative Flashcards
Ectomy?
Excision or removal of
Lysis?
Destruction of
Orrhaphy?
Repair or suture of
Oscopy?
Looking into
Ostomy?
Creation of opening into
Otomy?
Cutting into or incision of
Plasty?
Repair or reconstruction of
Adrenergic Drugs or (Sympathomimetics) do what?
Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and induce the flight or fight response. Treat shock and hypotension.
Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs have which effects?
The inhibit the sympathetic nervous system and produce many of the same rest and digest and often used for hypertension.
astragalus and ginseng have what affect on the surgical patient?
Raise Blood pressure before and during surgery
why should the surgical patient avoid garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo and fish oils before surgery?
They increase the risk for bleeding
Kava and valerian can cause what? for the surgical patient
Increased sedation
How far in advance should herbal supplements be stopped before surgery?
2-3 weeks
Ginger is useful for?
preventing nausea
Arnica is useful for?
Soft tissue healing
