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Pathophysiology
Medications
Lab/Fluid/Electrolytes
Pain
Knowledge Deficit
100
Extra cells can clump together to form this
What is a tumor
100
This medication should always be available on the floor when using a narcotic
What is Narcan (Naloxone)
100
One symptom of this electrolyte deficency can result in tingling around the mouth, lips, toes and fingers
What is calcium (hypocalcemia)
100
When using a numeric system to rate pain, 10 is considered this type of pain
What is severe
100
Anticoagulant therapy is indicated for a post-surgical patient to prevent this
What is a DVT
200
Signs and symptoms of this cancer can include abdominal pain, bloating, n/v, and fatigue
What is ovarian cancer
200
Two MAJOR side effects of PCA/narcotic analgesic use
What is respiratory depression, decreased blood pressure
200
Lactated Ringers is this type of solution
What is isotonic
200
Non-pharmacological interventions such as these can be used to alleviate pain w/o medications
What is repositioning, warm blanket, guided imagery, relaxation, music, etc.
200
When administering Lovenox, patients should be instructed to stay away from these types of medications
What are NSAIDs (medication containing ASA-antiplatelet)
300
The fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries are all removed during this procedure
What is total abdominal hysterectomy/BSO
300
This medication is to be administered SC, always in the abdomen
What is Lovenox (Enoxaparin)
300
This diagnostic test can be performed to detect an ovarian mass
What is an ultrasound
300
Ketorolac (NSAID) would be given in addition to the PCA narcotic to prevent what type of pain
What is breakthrough pain
300
Redness, swelling, and pain can all be indicators of this
What is a DVT
400
Being older than 55, never having been pregnant, and having a history of cancer are all what for ovarian cancer?
What are risk factors
400
True or false: Lovenox should be massaged in after administration
What is false
400
8.4-10.0 is the normal range for this electrolyte
What is calcium
400
True or false: "Pain is whatever the patient says it is, when they say it is"
What is true
400
Barriers that may inhibit teaching/learning may include these
What is physical impairment, language barrier, diminished LOC, no motivation to learn, etc
500
This involves determining which level a cancer is at based on it's severity and amount of spreading
What is staging
500
When administering Cefotan, this allergy should always be checked
What is penicillin allergy (cephalosporin)
500
This lab would be monitored, especially in a patient w a hx of anemia and blood loss from surgery
What is Hgb/Hct
500
This is indicated by an increase in respirations, pulse, and anxiety
What is pain
500
LMWH stands for what in regards to Lovenox
What is low-molecular weight heparin