Leik 2021 updated - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE- Updated 01/2021 1. Hydrocele Definition: smooth, tense scrotal mass. accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle; it may result from a patent processus vaginalis at birth and sometimes closes spontaneously within the first 1 to 2 years of life. Hydroceles are the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.; in adults often the result of trauma, hernia, testicular tumor, torsion, or a complication of epididymitis. If prese...

Leik’s Exam Tips + My Extra Good Stuff Medication 1) Aspirin irreversibly suppresses platelet function for up to 7 days (due to irreversible acetylation). 2) Discontinue ASA if patient complains of tinnitus (possible aspirin toxicity). 3) For chronic use, the recommended dose is 81 mg/day (some exceptions exist). 4) Aspirin given post-MI or after a stroke/TIA is considered tertiary prevention. 5) Avoid using in children with viral infections who are less than 16 years of age (Reye’s ...