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When can a patient eat prior to a major surgery? - NPO after midnight or at least 8 hours What risks should be discussed with all patients and documented on the consent form for a surgical procedure? - Risk: Bleeding, infection, anesthesia, scars If a patient is on anti-HTN meds should the patient take them on the day of the procedure? - Yes Should a patient who smokes cigarettes stop before an operation? - Yes - improvement is seen in just 2-4 weeks of smoking cessation What lab test must all women of childbearing age have before entering the OR? - B-Hcg and CBC What is a preop colon surgery "bowel prep"? - Bowel prep with a colon cathartic (GoLYTELY), oral abx (neomycin, erythromycin), IV antibiotic before incidsion What must you always order preoperatively for you patient undergoing a major surgery? - 1. NPO/IVF 2. Preop abx 3. Type and cross blood (PRBCs) What electrolyte must you check preoperatively if a patient is on hemodialysis? - Potassium
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