BPH/Renal Calculi
The most common treatment for BPH.
What is TURP?
Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate
Bleeding(occult-frank ), Thin pencil like stools, diarrhea/constipation, rectal fullness, pain, anorexia, wt loss
What are clinical manifestations of colorectal cancer?
HCO3 32, pH 7.47, CO2 50
Metabolic Alkalosis, partially compensating
first lymph node past a tumor
What is a sentinel node?
Thick, rough, scaly patches that may crust or bleed•Open sores that do not completely heal•Faster growth rate•Can metastasize via lymphatic system
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
These foods contain which compound:
High: Sardines, herring, mussels, liver, kidney, goose, meat, soups, sweetbreads
Moderate: chicken, salmon, crab, veal, mutton, bacon, pork, beef, ham
What is purine?
Race at highest risk for prostate cancer.
Who are African Americans?
dry mouth if salivary glands are involved due to decreased production of saliva
What is xerostomia?
200 extra points if you name the medication
This is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)“Selective” in that it blocks the effects of estrogen in breast tissue but act like estrogen in the uterus and boneFor pre and post menopausal women
What is Tamoxifen?
Early RAT is late to BED
What is hypoxia?
Restless, Anxiety, Tachcardia/Tachypnea
Bradycardia, Extreme restlessness, Dyspnea (severe)
Procedure that allows doc to examine the bladder and urethra with a hollow tube.
What is cystoscopy?
Bonus 200 for knowing the nurses role!
Describe a diet to prevent bowel cancer
Yeah I know I went off the Jeopardy template, sorry
cruciferous vegetables, high fiber, less animal fat
If swallowing is impaired use this triple combination known as "magic mouthwash"
diphenhydramine (Benadryl), antacid (Maalox), and lidocaine
Removal of entire tumorMargin of normal surrounding tissueTypically followed by 6-7 weeks of daily radiationPossible sentinel lymph node dissection
What is a lumpectomy?
leading cause of death in inhalation injury
What is pneumonia?
Normal PSA value (Prostate Specific Antigen)
<4.0ng/mL
<4mcg/L
50% of all bladder cancers share this risk factor.
What is smoking?
The patient is instructed to hold their breath just before swallowing to close the vocal cords
What is a supraglottic swallow?
Heavy feeling in the armTight sensation in arm or handSwelling in the arm or handDecreased flexibility in the hand/ wristShirt sleeves or jewelry feels tightSkin may “pit” with any finger pressure
What is lymphedema?
ABCDE
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
ESWL stands for this non-invasive procedure
What is Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
"seeds" left in prostate
What is brachytherapy?
Describe nursing care for decannulation
Immediately attempt to insert the replacement tube (same size or smaller)Use retention sutures and a sterile hemostat(OR)Use the obturator (don’t forget to remove it!)#1 - Call for help!
11-12y for male & female,2 doses, recommended through 45 years.
What is Gardisil vaccine?
Lucy tripped over a log while camping and burned her whole left arm, the back half of her left leg, and the back of her head. We use this to calculate TBSA burned.
What is the rule of nines?
Now calculate for 200 bonus points