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Decks in this class (17)

Blood
What is autologous transfusion,
When is it collected,
Why should the patient take iron ...
18  cards
BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)
When the prostate starts to cause...,
Impairs outflow of urine from bla...,
Puts patients risk for __
9  cards
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the __ common ...
1  cards
HTN
Most common chronic disease among...,
Prehypertension is,
Stage 1 hypertension is
6  cards
Cataract
A cataract is__,
By age __ more that half american...,
Leading cause of __ in the us
9  cards
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is _,
Risk factors are __,
Retinal detachment looks like
4  cards
Macular Degeneration
Who,
What,
Macular controls __
9  cards
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye is __,
Viral is __,
S s
6  cards
Eye Trauma
Eye trauma is considered a __,
Flush eye with water or normal sa...,
Do or do not remove object
6  cards
Otitis Media
Middle ear __ lasting for less th...,
Most common in __,
Pathogen can be bacterial or __
5  cards
Meniere's Disease
Abnormality in __ ear fluid balance,
S s,
Veritgo
5  cards
Delirium
State of temporary about __,
Most common in,
It is rarely caused by a __ factor
10  cards
Wound Dehiscence
Dehiscence is caused by__,
Evisceration,
Causes
4  cards
Informed Consent
Responsibility of the __ to obtai...,
___explains risks and benefits,
__can clarify info that remains u...
7  cards
Hypo and Hyperkalemia
Potassium role in cell is__normal...,
Hyopkalemia,
Actual k shortage
13  cards
Hypovolemia
Low fluid plasma
1  cards
Fat embolism, cast care, OM
Rice
1  cards

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