DNA never leaves the nucleus
Mistakes in the DNA code=mutations (genetic diseases)
Mitosis= cell reproduction
Stereotactic biopsy- using CT or altrasound in getting that biopsy.
Debulking- getting as much of the tumor as possible
Prophylactic surgery- elect surgery for something suspicious done before they are ever
diagnosed with cancer.
Fractionated doses are for radiation
Brachytherapy?????? It is more localized (radiation)
Dry desquamation- like a sunburn
Wet desquamation- like a moist open wound and it hurts really bad
Chemotherapy can be orally, IV, and topically
Nadir- patients blood count at its lowest (7-10days later)
Alopecia- hair loss
Treat for low blood sugar if you don’t know
Glucogon for low blood sugar
DKA type 2
Crepitus is like rice crispies
Good lung down (gravity, more blood flow=more oxygen), and fowlers, semi-fowlers for
therapeutic measures
Need to get an order for oxygen (it is a medication)
Nonrebreather is the most oxygen mask thing
Bipap is right before intubation