Chapter 6/11- Anaphylaxis
Allergic reaction
Acute Sx: hives, rash, itching and nasal secretions, fever, malaise
Severe: hypotension, tachycardia, bronchoconstriction
Tx: Benadryl, put vaccine in dominant arm, warm compresses, Tylenol
Chapter 8- Pain
NSAIDS
-ASA, Ibuprofen (motrin), Ketorolac (Toradol), Naproxen (Naprosyn) Mild to moderate pain
Take with full glass of water Do not mix ASA with other NSAIDS Monitor for GI bleeding
Opioids
– Codeine, Hydrocodone, -Morphine, Darvocet
Moderate to severe pain
Monitor for respiratory depression, urinary retention, constipation Naloxone to treat respiratory depression
Chapter 10- Surgery
– Laparoscopy-
Laparoscopy is a surgery that uses a thin, lighted tube put through a cut (incision) in the belly to look at the abdominal organs or the female pelvic organs . Laparoscopy is used to find problems such as cysts, adhesions, fibroids , and infection. Tissue samples can be taken for biopsy through the tube (laparoscope)
– Pre op meds-
– Urogential- is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system. These are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathways, like the male urethra.
– Radial mastectomy- removal of the entire effect breast, underlying chest muscles, and lymph nodes under the arms. (modified is when the chest muscles are intact.)
Chapter 12- Cancer
– Tumor Markers proteins produced/secreted by malignant cells found in the blood CA 125- cancer protein PSA- prostate specific antigen ACTH- andrenocorticoptropic hormone hCG- pregnancy
– Diagnostic Tests
Xray- cannot distinguish between xray and cysts and tumors CT scan- Renal, gastro and lymph node cancers. Check for allergy to shellfish Ultrasound- Uses sound waves. Best in breast and prostate. MRI- Uses radiofrequency. Best in head and neck tumors. Angiography- Tumor location is