TURP (prostate cancer) & Cervical Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is TURP the treatment for?
A
enlarged prostate
2
Q
Pre-op for TURP?
A
Anticoagulants will be d/c prior
3
Q
Post-op for TURP:
Catheter?
A
- Urinary catheter with retention balloon
- traction via taping
*may feel uncomfortable
4
Q
Post-op for TURP:
Why is there traction connected to catheter?
A
to maintain constant tension on bladder
**this may make pt feel an uncomfortable urge to urinate
5
Q
Post-op for TURP:
bladder irrigation
A
This will be done continuously using a THREE WAY catheter
6
Q
Post-op for TURP:
Complication of continuous bladder irrigation?
A
- BLEEDING (watch Hct/Hgb)
- Bladder spasms
7
Q
Post-op for TURP:
fluid intake
A
increase to 2000 to 2500 mL daily
8
Q
Post-op for TURP:
What does a fluid intake increase helps with?
A
dysuria and helps keep urine clear
9
Q
Risk factors of Cervical cancer?
A
- HPV infection
- Genital herpes
- Smoking
- Girls in late teens-mid 30’s
- Race: Black, Hispanic, American indian
- Use of oral contraceptives
