Can't catch my breath!
Surgical Surprise
Medication Madness
GI Jamboree
It's all about the Prep
100
dyspnea, copious sputum, cough
What are the three main symptoms of patient with COPD
100
Unrelieved Nausea and Vomiting
What is a main reason for Post operative nausea and vomiting in patients
100
mylosuppression and suppressed immune system
What is the most life threatening side effect of a system steroid
100
Histamine, acytelcholine, serotonin and dopamine
What are the key neurotransmitters involved in blocking nausea and vomiting
100
Informed Consent
What is the legal form a patient must complete prior to a surgical/invasive medical procedure?
200
CAP and HAP
What are the two types of pneumonia?
200
nausea, pruritis and urinary retention
What are common complications following epidural anesthesia
200
Ventolin/Albuterol
What is a fast acting beta2 adrenergic agonist broncho-dilator
200
fluid volume deficit related to excessive vomiting
What is a key nursing diagnoses for a patient suffering from nausea and vomiting
200
NPO
What is Nil by mouth which is required for patients undergoing surgery to prevent aspiration of stomach contents
300
Raised white cell count, yellow sputum, and decreased oxygen saturation levels (below 94%)
What are signs of a respiratory infection like pneumonia
300
Risk for impaired gas exchange due to effects of anesthesia
What is a nursing diagnoses for patient post general anesthetic
300
Gravol
What is an antihistamine which is good for motion sickness and vertigo- blocks histamine (H1) receptors
300
H pylori, smoking, alcohol and chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
What are risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
300
Deep breathing, incentive spirometer, leg exercises
What are vital pre-operative teaching points to prevent post- operative complications (pneumonia, atelectasis, DVT)
400
Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
What are the two conditions that constitute COPD
400
thready tachycardia, hypotension, and low hemoglobin
What are potential signs of hypovolemia or hemorrhage post surgery
400
Nitrous Oxide
What is a general anesthetic gas (acts as analgesia by causing suppression of pain mechanisms in the CNS
400
Barium enema, colonoscopy, sigmoidcolonoscopy, stool samples, CT scan
What are common diagnostic tests to determine IBD specific diagnoses
400
Benzodiazepines (like Lorazepam or Diazepam)
What are medications frequently given to reduce anxiety in the pre-operative patient
500
low PH and high Co2 levels
What is the typical ABG picture for a patient with respiratory acidosis
500
previous difficulties with anesthetics
What is a risk factor for potential adverse anesthetic events
500
Beclomethasone inhaler
What is a steroid inhaler used for asthma or COPD patients for long term prophylasis and maintenance acts by reducing inflammation and preventing frequency of attacks but not good for acute attacks
500
Hyperemesis gravidarum
What is a severe nausea and vomiting during first trimester of pregnancy
500
extra intestinal manifestations like arthritis/joint disorders, skin lesions and eye disorders
What are symptoms of both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns disease
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