Hematology & Oncology
Platelet level for thrombocytopenia?
< 150,000/mm³
Medication for BPH?
Finasteride
Why keep pancreatitis patient NPO?
Food stimulates enzymes → worsens autodigestion
Goal of palliative care?
Quality of life & symptom management
What always comes first in priorities?
Airway
Three bleeding precautions?
Soft brush, no IM shots, electric razor
Tamoxifen major risk?
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diagnostic test for gallstones?
Ultrasound of RUQ
Morphine hold parameter?
RR < 10/min
GCS ≤ 8 requires what?
Airway protection (intubation prep)
TIME-DISTANCE-SHIELDING refers to?
Radiation safety for brachytherapy
Ovarian CA risk factors?
Early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, HRT
Complication of pancreatitis with flank bruising?
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Family support intervention?
Include family in decision making & updates
Which stroke client to see first?
Sudden severe headache = hemorrhage
↑ WBCs in aplastic anemia mean?
Bone marrow recovery
Post-mastectomy arm care?
Elevate arm & avoid BP/IV on side
Cholecystitis trigger?
Fatty foods after meal
False statement about palliative care?
It focuses on curative treatment (✗)
Pancreatitis with rigid abdomen → suspect what?
Hemorrhage or peritonitis
Leukemia risk virus?
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
STI with recurrence & antiviral treatment?
Genital Herpes → Acyclovir
Post-op priority after lap chole?
Early ambulation & deep breathing
Nurse role in terminal care?
Provide comfort & advocate dignity
SCI patient with BP 210/100 & HR 48 — priority action?
Sit up → check bladder/bowel triggers