Tissue Integrity/Infection/burns
This is outermost layer of skin
What is epidermis
This is the term for the sac that surrounds the heart
What is the pericardium
This is primary cause of COPD
What is cigarette smoke (smoking)
This classification of a neoplasm has well defined borders and typically remains localized
What is benign
What is a benign tumor
This major vasodilator relieves angina
What is NTG
This lab test identifies various abnormal WBCs, including the ANC, anemia, and potential leukemias (blasts)
What is a CBC with differential
These are mineral based topical antibiotics used for burns
What are silver based treatments
silver nitrate
silver sulfadiazine
Nanosilver
This term describes a heart rate above 100
What is tachycardia
This is a chronic airway disorder causing intermittent, reversible bronchial obstruction
What is asthma
This type of skin cancer has an irregular shape and borders with rapid metastasis
What is melanoma
This subcutaneous injection stimulates the bone marrow to increase WBC's
What is filgrastim (Neupogen)
This test determines the ventricular function and ejection fraction of the heart
What is MUGA and /or Echocardiogram?
This treatment for psoriasis is made from trees (juniper, birch, and pine) and suppresses cellular division/proliferation and reduces inflammation
What is coal tar
This surgery bypasses blocked coronary arteries to restore blood flow
What is a CABG
This is fast acting bronchodilator
What is albuterol
This system stages solid tumors and assists to determine treatment plan and prognosis
What is T-tumor; N-node, M-metastasis
This hormonal injection stimulates red blood cell production from the kidneys.
What is erythropoietin (EPO)
These lab values detect proteins and used for monitoring treatment response in cancer patients
What are tumor markers
This type of isolation protects patients from contracting infectious diseases
What is reverse isolation
This is caused by decreased myocardial perfusion (usually atherosclerosis which leads to ischemia and chest pain)
What is Angina
Gas exchange occurs in this part of the lungs
What are alveoli
This complication of cancer and chemotherapy results in hyperkalemia and hyperuricemia requiring IVF with NaHCO3
What is TLS
This is a Serotonin blocker for CINV
What is ondansetron (Zofran); palonosetron (Aloxi)
This diagnostic procedure is used to detect breast tissue abnormalities
what is a mammogram
This is a surgical cutting through skin to relieve pressure and prevent complications, especially in chest or extremities
what is an escharotomy
Symptoms of neck vein distension and peripheral edema are indications of what type of heart failure
Right side HF
This procedure and device assist to prevent PE's
What is an IVC filter
These precautions are instituted if the ANC< 1000.
Name 1 intervention
What are neutropenic precautions
Limit visitors, fresh fruits and vegetables, raw foods and herbal products
Private and separate equipment in room
Frequent vital signs
Rise slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension is client education for what cardiac medication classification
beta blockers-metoprolol
Elevated levels of this lab value indicate heart failure
What is BNP
This opportunistic organism is the cause of thrush
What is candida (yeast)
This is a browning discoloration of the lower extremities in PVD
What is venous insufficiency
The nurse needs to monitor drug levels; watch for tachycardia, nausea and diarrhea (toxicity) for this bronchodilator
What is Theophylline
This normal gene that causes cell replication indicates need for targeted therapy if detected in breast cancer
What is HER2
This cardiac medication prevents further platelet aggregation
What is clopidogrel (Plavix)
This cardiac enzyme begins to peak in 2-3 hours and is indicative of an MI
What is troponin
This type of WBC is responsible for recognizing and attacking foreign bodies
What are T-cells (lymphocytes)
This is the measurement of the total amount of blood ejected from one ventricle of heart in L/min.
What is cardiac output
This is the most accurate tests for diagnosing asthma and its severity
What is Pulmonary function tests (PFTs):
This Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERMs) suppresses growth of residual breast cancer cells
What is Tamoxifen
This medication actively dissolves blood clots
what are thrombolytics (tPa)
This coagulation lab value detects clot formation
What is a D-dimer
MDRO stands for___?
Give an example___
multi drug resistant organism
VRE, MRSA, D-diff
Burning, cramping, and leg pain with activity are manifestations of ____ and is called _____
What is PAD-intermittent claudication
This metabolic syndrome occurs with COPD
What is metabolic acidosis
These cancer diagnoses originate in the bone marrow
What is leukemia/lymphoma
This is low molecular weight medication to prevent clot formation and growth that does not require therapeutic level monitoring
What is enoxaparin (lovenox)
This procedure reopens blocked arteries with a balloon or laser
What is angioplasty-cardiac catheterization?