Exam 50: Pharmacology Fundamentals

Match each term with its definition. -Substance that is sometimes added to a local anesthetic to help constrict blood vessels in the area, prolonging the effect of the anesthetic

Match each term with its definition. -Causes a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body

When assisting with suturing a laceration, after bandaging the site you should remove your gloves and:

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Excision of a small, painless sac containing a buildup of sebum, the secretion from a sebaceous gland

Cryosurgery is sometimes referred to as:

To collect a specimen from an infected wound, you insert ____ into the center of the infected area of the wound.

Local anesthesia is administered by the:

Match each term with its definition. -Often used to control bleeding of the surgical site

Patients usually go to a(n) _____ for suture removal.

Match each term with its definition. -This must be documented thoroughly and should be completed after an episode of care

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Excision of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Closing a wound or laceration by placing sutures, stitches, or staples in the skin to hold the edges of the wound together for proper healing

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Destruction of tissue by applying silver nitrate

Match each term with its definition. -Used to control bleeding during a procedure

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Destruction of tissue and skin lesions using extremely cold temperatures

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Removal of benign skin lesions by use of electric current

Sutureless closures are:

Catgut is made from the intestines of:

Patients should be instructed not to take a shower or bath without the physician's approval when they have a wound on the:

Match each minor surgical procedure with its definition. -Aspiration of fluid or tissue cells into a syringe for microscopic examination