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1
Q

How to prevent compassion fatigue?

A

Attending a memorial service

Taking time off from work

2
Q

What is polycythermia?

A

Hematological disorder too much RBC’s causing blood viscosity, venous stasis, increased risk thrombus

3
Q

What is important to teach for PV?

A

Prevent thrombus

4
Q

How to prevent thrombus for PV?

A

Compression stockings
elevate legs
maintain adequate nutrition
s/s of thrombus

5
Q

What is a long term complication of hemophilia?

A

joint destruction

6
Q

What is hemophilia?

A

Bleeding disorder, watch for internal bleeding esp on knee

7
Q

Interventions for teletherapy?

A

Protect skin from rubbing scratching or rubbing
lukewarm shower daily
Use only creams approved by dr.
shield skin from effects of sun

8
Q

What is a complication of tumor lysis syndrome?

A

Uric acid increase leading to renal injury

9
Q

What is ferrous sulfate?

A

Iron supplement

10
Q

What is important to do for masectomy?

A

Elevate arm to prevent lymphedema

11
Q

What is a major concern after chemo?

A

Back pain, could mean spinal cord compression

12
Q

What are the medications for an open fracture?

A
Cefazolin - protect skin flora
Flexeril/Cyclobenaprine (Muscle relaxant)
Tetanus 
Toradol - anti-inflam
Opiods - analgesia
13
Q

What are serious side effects of tamoxifen?

A

Thrombotic events - DVT

Endometrial cancer

14
Q

How to treat PV?

A

Phlebotomy

15
Q

Risk factors for colorectal cancer?

A

Hx in family
Hx IBS/Chron/Ulc. Col
Heredity of lynch
lifestyle obesity, red meat, cig smoking

16
Q

What are the LAB WORK for Tumor Lysis life threatening conditions?

A

Hyperkalemia
Hyperphosphatemia - aki/ and dys
Hypocalcemia

17
Q

What can worsen hyperkalemia and cause tumor lysis syndrome?

A

Spirnolactone

18
Q

What is first line of action for hemophilia pt?

A

Administer factor VIII

19
Q

What are the risk factors for cervical cancer?

A

HPV
Multiple Partners
Sexual activity <18
Weakened immunity (HIV)

20
Q

What is a risk factor for breast cancer?

A

Nulliparity - no previous pregnancy