What do the red blood cells look like in someone who has iron deficiency anemia?
pale, and small
Name 2 signs and symptoms of pernicious anemia.
smooth red tongue, heart failure, parasthesias
What is the name of the chemotherapy drug that can be used to treat sickle cell?
hydroxyurea
What is it called when a person has too many red blood cells?
polycythemia vera
What is the number of platelets that a person typically has when they start showing petechiae?
20,000 or less
When is a unit of blood supposed to be completed?
within 4 hours
Name one of the most common causes of DIC.
sepsis
Name 3 things older adults are at high risk for when they have surgery.
hypothermia, delirium, skin breakdown
What are 3 cardiovascular complications that can happen in PACU?
hypertension, hypotension, arrythmias
When could you see alcohol withdrawal in a drinker after surgery?
2-4 days after their last drink
What aldrete score would you like to see before someone leaves PACU?
7-10
Name at least three things conscious sedation is used for.
cardioversion, endoscopy, chest tube insertion, etc.
When should you give naloxone?
When respirations are 8 or lower or if patient is unarousable
What is an adjuvant medication?
A medication normally given for something else but if given along with other pain medicine, will help alleviate their pain
Name the 6 most common side effects of opioids.
constipation, nausea & vomiting, urinary retention, sedation, respiratory depression, orthostatic hypotension
What is the number one intervention for preventing DVT?
early ambulation
