Scf nursing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Graft-Verses-Tumor Effect - the donor immune cell response against the malignancy; a desirable response Anaplasia - pattern of growth in which cells lack normal characteristics & differ in shape & organization with respect to their cells of origin; usually are malignant Angiogenesis - growth of new blood vessels that allow cancer cells to grow Apoptosis - a normal cell mechanism of programmed cell death Benign - not cancerous, tumors may grow but are unable to spread to other organs or bod...

Auscultatory gap - A brief period when Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension What is acceptable temperature range? - 97.6 - 99.6 What does pyrexia mean? - Fever Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke - Heat exhaustion: nausea vomiting, pale, cold, and clamy. Heat stroke: hot, red, and dry; loss or change of consciousness What kind patients should avoid rectal temperatures - Rectal surgery and cardiac conditions (Vagal Nerve) Healthy resting he...

I&O - intake and output U/A - urinalysis IM - Intramuscular OU - Each eye OS - Left eye OD - Right eye TID - Three times a day WNL - Within normal limits BRP - bathroom privileges OOB - out of bed ROM - Range of motion NPO - nothing by mouthPO - by mouth, orally PRN - as needed HOB - head of bed ORIF - open reduction internal fixation AC - before meals (adrenal cortex, air conduction, alternating current, axiocervical HS - at bedtime SQ - Subcutaneous

Part of diagnostic reasoning. The process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence and previous experience with evidence - Clinical inference Classifications based on a patients primary and secondary medical diagnosis that are used as the basis for establishing Medicare reimbursement for patient care. - Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) A combination of hardware and software that protects private network resources - Firewall A system of organizing documentation to place primary ...

Heparin Adverse Effects - Bleeding, thrombocytopenia increased AST, ALT, avoid 2 in of umbilicus, don't aspirate, preg. C, use soft toothbrush, electric razor, menstruation, ETOH, Recent brain or spinal cord surgery, antidote: Protamine Sulfate, Aspirin MOA - Antiplatelet, Inhibits platelet aggregation by binding to an enzyme in platelets, reduces the risk of recurrent TIA's or strokes, reduce death via MI, prophylaxis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, & antipyretic Aspirin Contraindication...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial MOA - 2nd line therapy, relieves severe inflammation, modify the inflammatory response in the body to prevent bone & cartilage destruction, diseasemodifying anti-Rheumeral drugs Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial Contraindications/Interactions - hepatic or renal disease, avoid ETOH, pregnancy C, Not for children; can interfere response to rabies disease. Increases digoxin levels, retinopathy, anorexia, GI distress, hair loss, agranulocytosis, blue/bla...

You (charge nurse) are auditing units nursing care plans. The goal/outcome states, "patient may be able to finally get out of bed and do some walking." What is wrong? - Must be SMART pt with dementia hasnt touched bedside water, and he only has 100ml of dark, amber colored urine in foley bag since beginning of your shift. what do you need to do? - dementia pt may forget to drink if they forget or dont recognize thirst. may need encouragement to drink or iv fluids You overhear a nurse aski...

Nifedipine nursing considerations - -H&P -Allergy -Liver/Kidney function -Pregnancy & lactation -BP & HR (does not require HR every time) -Gums DAILY **Might not be first drug of choice for PT w/ unresolved cardiac issues** What are some concerns with antihypertensives in pregnancy? - -ACEs / ARBs cat C&D depending on trimester What are some concerns with antihypertensives in older adults? - -Older adults- Drug Drug interactions; decreasing liver and kidney function; increased risk of ...

Pharmacology for TB - Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (RIF) turn body fluids red/orange, tears, urine, etc. Ethambutol (EMB), Pyrazinamide (PZA), Rifapentine (RPT). Multi-drug for 8 wks., then still continue to take meds 4-7 months Hepatitis B Vaccine - Is highly effective vaccine that provides active immunity for 99-100% of patients. Prepared using yeast. (do not give if allergic to yeast). All infants at birth 3 doses are given 1st dose (IM vastus, 1 month & 6 months. Recommended: All children ...