Post-op care — Flashcards

What is prophylaxis for DVT (day 5 fever)? _____

What diet changes should occur after cholecystectomy? _____

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

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) _____

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

_____ kidney transplant is preferred for treating chronic kidney disease

Hint: Living/Cadaver

When should smoking cessation commence prior to surgery? _____

Best initial treatment for breast cancer is _____ and _____