The Titrate is Right: Acute Care Addition
A life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection damages it's own tissues and organs
What is sepsis
Symptoms such as tingling/numbness in hands or feet, cold intolerance, bone pain, weakness, balance issues, reduced fine motor coordination, depression are all examples of _______________ when undergoing cancer treatment
Neurologic toxicities
Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro and Luvox are examples of antidepressants that fall under what class of medications that help to increase serotonin levels in the brain?
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Issue with muscles and nerves moving food between mouth and stomach causing pain when swallowing, inability to swallow, feeling as if food is stuck in the throat, drooling hoarseness, frequent heartburn, coughing or gagging when swallowing, and weight loss.
What is dysphagia
A branch of CPAM that involves a purposeful integration of performing and visual arts into the hospital environment
What is arts integration
Condition indicating excess blood acids (associated w/ uncontrolled diabetes and alcohol abuse)
What is ketoacidosis
This term describes the trouble in thinking that happens after receiving chemotherapy including short-term memory loss, trouble concentrating, trouble learning new things and difficulty with numbers
What is "chemo brain"
Ativan, Xanax, Valium, Versed, and Klonopin are examples of medications that fall under this class of medications that can slow down messages traveling between the brain and body within the central nervous system to calm and sedate.
What are Benzodiazepines ("benzos")
A medical doctor that specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) focusing on restoring function and improving the quality of life for individuals with physical impairments or disabilities
What is a physiatrist
Term that refers to professional artists promoting well-being and relaxation through their medium at bedside (not documentation through EPIC but use the Art Obs scale to observe mood changes). They often work closely with CATs on units to help assess appropriate patients.
What are artists in residence (AiR)
Blockage of the pulmonary artery caused by a blood clot originating from the legs
What is pulmonary embolism
Term describing when platelets are low causing increased bruising(on skin or inside mouth), bleeding longer than usual from minor cuts and tiny red dots on the skin.
What is thrombocytopenia
What does the DSM stand for and what edition is the most current?
Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5-TR)
TIA stands for what? (This can cause a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain often called a mini-stroke" leading to stroke-like symptoms typically resolving within minutes or hours (no permanent brain damage))
This tool carries prepackaged art activities that are self-guided and can be distributed by volunteers to support patients with decreasing boredom, increasing relaxation and positive distraction. (CATs can request these activities for individual patients)
What is ARTcare Cart
PEG stands for what when referring to a feeding tube inserted in the stomach
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastonomy
What is targeted therapy
These 2 acronyms GAD, MDD and SAD stand for what mood disorders?
GAD- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
MDD - Major Depressive Disorder
SAD - Separation Defiant Disorder
This term refers to the involuntary repetitive muscle movements that manifest as writhing, wriggling, fidgeting, head bobbing and body swaying (associated w/ Parkinson's and side effects of antipsychotics)
What is dyskinesia
The use of prominent pieces of art as landmarks for patients and visitors to support navigation of the hospital environment
What is Way-finding
What 2 terms refer to when the respiratory rate is abnormally fast and abnormally slow?
What is tachypnea(fast RR) and bradypnea (slow RR)
This procedure replaces damaged/diseased stem cells/bone marrow with healthy ones which can restore a patient's ability to produce healthy blood cells
What is stem cell/bone marrow transplant
Based on the 3 acronyms IOP, IRF and RTC, what are the names of each type of behavioral health facility mentioned?
IOP - Intensive Outpatient Program
IRF - Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
RTC - Residential Treatment Center
This term refers to muscle stiffness and tightness often caused by involuntary muscle spasms (can result after experiencing brain damage)
What is spasticity
This way of thinking suggests that humans posses an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life (This is the reason why nature themes are prominent in hospital art programming)
What is biophilia hypothesis