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REXPN Med-Surg Pre and Post-Op Review Questions and Answers Fully Solved
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REXPN Med-Surg Pre and Post-OpReview
Allergies related to Latex Allergy - answerHay fever, Asthma,
Egg/Avocodo/Peaches/Potato/Bananna allergies
Diagnosis that can cause Intraoperative Complications - answerHeart disease, chronic
pain, bleeding disorders, respiratory infections, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, fever,
immunological disorders.
Main classes of drugs that should be considered post operatively - answerAntibiotics,
Antidepressants, Anti-Hypertensives + Disrhythmics, Anticoagulants, Insulin, Herbal
supplements.
Potentiates the effect of anesthesia and sedation - answerAntibiotics, Antidepressants
Causes bradycardia, hypotension, and impaired circulation during anaesthesia -
answerAnti-Hypertensives + Disrhythmics
Alters normal clotting factors which increases risk of hemmorage -
answerAnticoagulants
How long before surgery should Anticoagulants be discontinued? - answer48hrs
Need for insulin decreases w/ food intake and increases when IV glucose solutions are
used - answerInsulin
Which herbal supplements impede clot formation and increase coagulation times? -
answerGinkobiloba, Ginger, Ginseng, Garlic
How long before surgery should herbal supplements be stopped? - answer2 weeks.
Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent? - answerThe Surgeon
Who is responsible to be present and document as a witness during informed consent?
- answerThe nurse
True or False,
When geriatric individuals with dementia, or young individuals are unable to provide
informed consent due to their cognitive ability, parents and legal guardians can provide
consent in their place. - answerTrue
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