Midterm Flashcards
(70 cards)
Dyspepsia is…
difficulty in the gut
Abdominals pain can mean…
renal failure
heart failure
motion sickness is caused by…
abrupt change in movement
delayed chemo N&V occurs _ and lasts _
24 hrs after a lasts 6-7 days
Anticipatory chem N&V is a ….
Learned response
Women with morning sickness are less likely to..
miscarry or have early delivery
Hyperemesis gravidarum requires…
medical attention
Postoperative N&V occurs..
24 hours after operation
postoperative N&V interferes with…
Pain managements
non-pharmacologic treatment N&V
increase fluid
decrease meals
non-pharmacologic treatments postchemo N&V
Hypnosis to lower anticipation
relaxation
Non-pharmacologic treatment postoperative N&V
Cool clothing
Avoid Large meals
Maintain Hydration
Non-pharmacologic treatment Motion sickness
minimize head movement
increase ventilation
seaband acupressure
Pharmacologic treatment motion sickness
Diphenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Scopolamine
Scopolamine is a…
topical treatment
Pharmacologic treatment post operative N&V
Diphenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Scopolamine
Pharmacologic treatment pregnancy N&V
pyridoxine
Doxylamine
Diphenhydrinate
Ginger root
Pharmacologic treatment opioid induced N&V
Reduce med dose/switch meds
Diphenhydrinate
diphenhydramine
Hirschsprung disease is the…
Congenital of intestines
Prevention of constipation…
1500mL of fluid
High fiber diet
Moderate physical activity
Non-pharmacologic treatment of constipation in adults
increase calorie intake
weight loss
more fruit
Non-pharmacologic treatment of constipation in children
encourage BM 5 min after meal
high fiber diet
Pharmacologic treatment constipation
laxatives
Laxatives include…
Docusate Ca
Docusate Na