SSSU medications, administration and procedures for gyencology patients

Question 1

Drug reconstitution

Answer 1

The process of adding water or saline solution to a powdered product to ultimately make it a liquid. With IV therapy, this can be used to prepare Ancef (cefalozolin).

Question 2

Ancef (cefalozolin)

Answer 2

A powdered drug form that is typically reconstituted into a mini IV bag. This drug functions as an antibiotic and is typically given during post operative care.

Question 3

Tylenol ER (Acetominophen)

Answer 3

Extended release of tylenol used to mediate pain relief along with other analgesic medication

Question 4

Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)

Answer 4

Opioid analgesic medication used to provide pain relief. Can be administered PO/IV/IM/SQ depending on the order.
* Sometimes pushing IV dilaudid can make patients nauseous. can be coupled with antiemetics

Question 5

Enoxaparin (lovenox)

Answer 5

Anticoagulant medication known as low molecular weight heparin or “blood thinners”. work towards increasing the time it takes for blood to clot rather than thinning the blood.
- Administered as a subcutaneous injection: First wear PPE and sanitize area. want to take cap off, exposing needle. pinch skin and insert needle, pushing down plunger until you hear ‘click’ and needle is capped.

Question 6

Flagyl (Metromidazole)

Answer 6

An antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections, working towards stopping the growths of certain parasites and bacteria. Can be used for a perforated appendectomy.

Question 7

Rocephine (Ceftriaxone)

Answer 7

An type of cephalosporin antibiotic working towards preventing growth of certain bacteria. This drug comes in powdered form and is reconstituted in an minibag for administration.

Question 8

Dramamine (Dimenhydrenate)

Answer 8

An antihistamine that works towards preventing and reducing nausea and vomiting.

Question 9

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Answer 9

A COX 2 inhibitor and an NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation

Question 10

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Answer 10

A first generation antipsychotic typically used in the treatment of schizophrenia. In the post surgery setting it can be used to treat nausea or vomitting. Can be used in replace of gravol when treating elderly patients.

Question 11

peripheral nerve block: bupivocaine / ropivocaine / Mepivocaine

Answer 11

A type of regional anesthesia. It is injected near a nerve or bundle of nerves to block sensations within a specific area. For patients that have had knee surgery, this nerve block is inserted in the anterior upper thigh area and typically blocks the anterior side of the affected leg all the way to the top of the foot. This nerve block can last 24-48 hours and patients are instructed with how to remove it once they get home.

Question 12

Odanzetron (Zofran)

Answer 12

Used to treat nausea and vomiting typically in patients receiving chemotherapy. This medication can also be used in the post-surgery setting.

Question 13

Toradol (Ketorolac)

Answer 13

It is an NSAID used to decrease pain, swelling or fever. This product should not be used for mild or long-term conditions such as arthritis.

Question 14

Cystocele and rectocele repair

Answer 14

Surgery used to repair the descending of the bladder or large bowel. The surgeon will place the bladder and rectum back in place, fixing the weakness in the pelvic muscles.

Question 15

salpingectomy

Answer 15

The removal of a fallopian tube. This can be due to ectopic pregnancy.

Question 16

salpingoofrectomy

Answer 16

The removal of a fallopain tube and its corresponding ovary. This can be due to ectopic pregnancy.

Question 17

tension-free vaginal tape

Answer 17

A mesh tape is placed underneath the urethra to hold it in place. This procedure helps to resolve stress incontinence or the involuntary release of urine when there is pressure put on the bladder when laughing or coughing.