Post-op care — Flashcards

Prolonged post-operative ileus is characterized by _____-active bowel sounds

Hint: hypo/hyper

What diet changes should occur after cholecystectomy? _____

Post-operative adjuvant therapies for papillary thyroid carcinoma may include radioiodine ablation and/or suppressive doses of _____

Unexplained fever on POD 7+ may be due to a(n) _____

Patients who complain of persistent RUQ pain after cholecystectomy should be evaluated for _____ syndrome

Chylous ascites is a complication of abdominal surgery that can occur following _____ or procedures involving retroperitoneal dissection

_____ dehiscence = intact rectus fascia and managed conservatively (e.g. regular dressing changes)

Hint: Superficial/Deep

Best initial treatment for breast cancer is _____ and _____

When should smoking cessation commence prior to surgery? _____

_____ kidney transplant is preferred for treating chronic kidney disease

Hint: Living/Cadaver