Breast Cancer
The area that most breast cancers are located
Medical treatment for BPH
Medications, TURP, TUNA
sx of cancerous moles
ABCDE assessment- know these
Side effects of chemo
Primary lab value used to monitor ovarian cancer
Serum CA-125
Screening for mammogram should occur at which age for females
side effect of most BPH meds
examples of carcinogens
carginogens (chemical, radiation, etc)
ex. charred meats, uv radiation
nursing interventions to prevent extravasation
closely monitor and infuse into a large vessel or port.
complications of PCOS
weight gain and type 2 diabetes
components of Trauma-informed care
Not assuming you know what the patient is going through, developing trust prior to physcial exam, provide emotional support, preventing retraumatization of the patient during nursing care
likely causes for UTI in male patients
enlarged prostate caused by BPH, cancer, infection etc.
Patient education for a woman entering menopause
Neutropenic precautions includes...
Expected discharge for vulvovaginal candidasis
"cottage cheese" thick white curdy discharge
Patient education for post op radial mastectomy
Position affected arm at heart level, monitor for lymph edema, work with PT or physician recommendations for ROM exercises. If lymphedema is present, no BP or IV or blood draws in the arm, wear a compression sleeve
symptoms of testicular torsion
severe pain, N/V, signs of infection
most common type of non melanoma skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Components of reverse precautions
No fresh fruits and veggies or plants gifted to patient, visitors are screened and limited, staff wear mask, gloves, and gown, the patient is encouraged to avoid large crowds, not spend time with others who are ill
What are pap smears for?
screen for cervical cancer
when should these be done?
Risk factors for breast cancer include...
smoking, overweight and sedentary lifestyle, sun exposure (environmental radiation exposure), breastfeeding, alcohol intake, high intake of dietary fat
Catheter care for uncircumsized males
primary treatment for skin cancer
excavasion of cancerous cells
Nursing interventions for radiation
skincare: moisturize dry squamination and promote skin integrity; maintain distance (at least 6 feet), staff wear badge monitors and shields, double bag used trays and linens, no pregnant staff allowed in the room, limit time near-patient,
medical treatment for PCOS associated with weight gain and insulin resistance
metformin