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Pre-op information helps with what things?
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Lessens Anxiety
Decrease amount of anesthesia needed
Decrease post surgical pain
Decrease corticosteroid production
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True or False?
Avoid questions that can be answered yes or no?
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True
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Pre-op considerations for Ginger?
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Risk of prolonged clotting times
Discontinue beofre surgery
Assessment should include clotting studies
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When is pre-op teaching done?
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1-2 days before surgery
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Pre-op considerations for Valerian Root?
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DOn't use with sedatives or anxiolytics
May increase effects of CNS depressants
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Following surgery is called?
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Post-op
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Pre-op considerations of St. Johns Wart?
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DOn't use with psychoactive drugs, MOI's, or Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Discontinue before surgery, possible drug interactions
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Which latex allergy?
Cell mediated response to the chemical irritaqnts found in latex products
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Type IV
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_____ & _____are the prophylactic treatments for latex allergies to pre-op patients?
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Glucocorticoid Steroids
Antihistimines
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Risk factors for latex allergy include ______?
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Kiwi, bananas, avacodos, chestnuts, pointsetta plants, history of alergies and asthma
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Which latex allergy?
True latex allergy
Occurs after exposure to proteins in latex rubber
IgE mediated systemic reaction that occurs when latex is touched, inhaled, or ingested.
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Type I
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What are the 3 classifications of latex allergies
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Irritant
Type IV
Type I
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When is GoLYTELY contraindicated?
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In patients with GI obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis, mega colon
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During surgery is called ____?
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Intra-op
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_____nursing refers to the role of the nurse during the pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phase of surgery.
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Peri-op
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