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Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan):  SE: Hemorrhagic cystitis  Give Mensa beforehand to protect bladder  SE: SIADH – watch for hyponatremia Cisplatin (platinol­Oxaliplatin):  Nephrotoxic & ototoxic (to whisper test)  Cold sensitivity (wears jacket when its warm out) Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) RED DEVIL  SE: Severe Cardio Toxicity.  Echo & ejection fraction needs to be WNL  Know S/S of Heart Failure.  SE: Severe Bone marrow suppression, mucositis.  Very toxic (c...

Rheumatology  Connective tissue disease (CTD) major focus  Non-inflammatory or inflammatory  Rheumatic disease = any disease/ condition involving musculoskeletal system  Arthritis = inflammation of one or more joints  Non-inflammatory localized arthritis (osteoarthritis) is not systemic, not an autoimmune disease  Inflammatory arthritis: o Rheumatoid arthritis o Systemic lupus erythematosus o Autoimmune disease Joint Changes in Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthr...

» Demographic data » Current and past individual and family history » Past and current use of medications, herbs, and supplements » Surgical history » Review of systems using functional health patterns » Previous hematologic problems such as anemia, bleeding disorders, or blood diseases » Disorders, injuries, or transplants involving the liver, kidney, or spleen » Alcohol or IV drug use  Medications » Thorough assessment is important for identifying all substances that can p...

Patient identifiers -Medical record number -home telephone number What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? ■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal failure (ARF) - Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF) exceeding 4 mg/dL ■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week wit...

COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH EXAM (100% CORRECT )|COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH EXAM (100% CORRECT )

Documentation Assignments 1. Document the findings of a focused skin assessment of Ms. Morrow, including any findings that identify the presence of chronic venous insufficiency. a. During the focused skin assessment, moderate edema (+2) and hyperpigmentation of the skin was bilateral from the knees down. The patient didn’t show any signs of sweating and the skin’s elasticity and color were normal. There was a dressing covering the skin lesion on the lower leg that was changed and the wound...

NUR 399 IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II Pre Sim Worksheet CHF: Congestive heart failure/IS II ...

Pharmacology Power-point Questions Chapter 1: Orientation to Pharmacology 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has ordered an antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which of the following is the most important characteristic of this drug? A. That the drug will kill the microorganism B. That the drug will be administered orally C. That the drug does not have any harmful effects D. That the drug does not interact with other drugs ...

The difference between organic and natural cosmetics I. introduction 1) Definition Natural cosmetics include cosmetics that use natural ingredients such as plant extracts and plant oil, some of the raw material components used to make cosmetics. However, since there is no clear standard for natural cosmetics, it is easy to call them natural cosmetics if they contain any natural ingredients. The standard for natural cosmetics provided by certification agencies such as Ecosert defines that mo...

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