Hondros- Nursing 160 exam 1&2 Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

Hondros- Nursing 160 exam 1&2 Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct what are some steps we can take to lower our risk of developing cancer? - ANSWER primary 1. smoking 2. change our diet 3. UV radiation 4. alcoho l 5. environmental & chemical carcinogens cancer secondary prevention - ANSWER *mammograms *prostate exam *colonscopy neoplasm - ANSWER new growth (of abnormal tissue, benign or malignant) benign - ANSWER mild, not cancerous *slow and steady *resembles pavent tissue *rarely fatal Malignant - ANSWER abnormal cells that are dividing uncontrollably & destroying body tissues. *metastasize *immobile when palpated TNM classification - ANSWER T: primary tumor N: reginal lymph nodes M: distant metastasis Stage 0 cancer - ANSWER cancer in situ Stage 1 cancer - ANSWER localized to one region stage 2 cancer - ANSWER limited local spread stage 3 cancer - ANSWER excessive local spread stage 4 cancer - ANSWER metastasis- gone to other areas of the body tissue biopsy - ANSWER removing a small piece of tissue for microscopic exam Diagnostic imaging - ANSWER xray, CT, MRI, mammograms lab work - ANSWER specially called tumor markers. Not a normal part of routine lab work. 3 routes of drug administration - ANSWER 1. Enteral 2. percutaneous 3. Parenteral Parenteral - ANSWER bypasses the GI tract *subQ *IM *IV Percutaneous - ANSWER absorbed through skin or mucous membranes *inhalation *topica l *sublingual Absorption - ANSWER The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood. Distribution - ANSWER drug is transported through the body by body fluids (bloodstream) or lymphatic system Metabolism - ANSWER where your body is going to breakdown and inactivate drugs *primary site is the liver Excretion - ANSWER elimination of the drug *GI tract(feces) *Renal tubules into the urine *skin, lungs, saliva, breastmilk half-life - ANSWER The amount of time it takes for 50% of elimination from the body why do we use opioids? - ANSWER *acute pain=surgery *chronic pain=cancer *use only in moderate to severe pain Enteral - ANSWER referring to a route of medication administration that uses the GI tract *ora l *recta l *NG tube *can lead to addiction Opiate side effects - ANSWER constipation, dry mouth, N/V, sweating, confusion, orthostatic hypotension Serious Adverse effects - ANSWER respiratory depression, excessive use/abuse, CNS depression how to monitor pts that take opioids? - ANSWER *pain assessments *goals *observe resp rate *adm small dose just culture - ANSWER seeks to find a balance between the need to learn from mistakes and the need for disciplinary action against employees morphine(G) mscontin(T) - ANSWER *opiate *schedule 2 *side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, itching *binds to receptors in the brain to decrease pain. Oxycodone(G) Percoet(T) - ANSWER *opiate *schedule 2 *side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, itching *binds to receptors in the brain to decrease pain. Acetaminophen(G) Tylenol(T) - ANSWER *analgesis , antipyretic *BBW: liver failure *side effects: hepatic, jaundice acetaminophen & hydrocodone(G) Norco(T) - ANSWER *opiate *schedule 2 *side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety, itching *binds to receptors in the brain to decrease pain. what to be aware of with ppl with poor vision? - ANSWER *safety *quality of life