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Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Ed., Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper & Bucher | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Prostate Cancer Assessment
- Most Common Cancer in Men
- Assessment
- Mimics BPH
- Metastasis to Back
- Low Back Pain
- Fatigue
- Considerations
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
- Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
- Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
- Biopsy
2 mins
Cephalosporins
- Starts with "Cef-"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Allergic Reactions
- Thrombophlebitis
- Bleeding
- Contraindications
- Renal Impairment
- Considerations
- Avoid IV Calcium with Ceftriaxone
- No Alcohol
2 mins
Fluoroquinolones
- End in "-floxacin"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Variety of Infections
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Photosensitivity
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Children
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Considerations
- Avoid Milk Products or Antacids
- Slow IV Infusion
2 mins
Prostatitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Bacterial Infection
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
- Assessment
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Perineal Pain
- Dysuria
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Diagnosis
- Prostatic Massage
- Interventions
- Antibiotics
- Increased Fluid Intake
- Pain Management
3 mins
Hydrocele
- Mechanism
- Impaired Lymphatic Drainage
- Signs and Symptoms
- Large Scrotum
- Painless
- Considerations
- Needle Aspiration or Surgery
- Scrotal Support
- Monitor for Bleeding and Infection
1 min
Testicular Carcinoma Assessment
- Cause/Mechanism
- Seminoma Germ Cells
- Non-Seminoma Germ Cells
- Assessment
- Painless Scrotal Mass
- Testicular Swelling
- Acute Pain Rare
- Elevated Serum Tumor Markers
- Considerations
- Males Between 15-35 Years Old
- Cryptorchidism
- Testicular Self Exam
2 mins
Erectile Dysfunction
- Cause/Mechanism
- Age-Related Changes
- Psychological
- Medical Conditions
- Drug-Induced
- Assessment
- Sexual Dysfunction (Unable to Maintain Erection)
- Interventions
- Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitors
- Vacuum Constriction Devices
- Intraurethral Devices
- Penile Implants
- Considerations
- Sexual Counseling
2 mins
Infertility
- No Conception After 1 Year
- Interventions
- Artificial Insemination
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Drug Therapy
- Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid)
- Menotropins
- GnRH Agonists
- Considerations
- Treat Underlying Disorders
- Emotional Support
- Multiple Gestations
3 mins
