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What care should a patient receive after an analanine aminotransferase test?
The patient should keep the wound from the needle puncture covered (with a bandage) until the bleeding stops. Patients should report any unusual symptoms to their physician.
What characteristics does an unremarkable analanine aminotransferase test have?
Normal values vary from laboratory to laboratory, and should be available to your physician at the time of the test. An informal survey of some laboratories indicates many laboratories find values from approximately seven to 50 IU/L.
How should patients be prepared for immunoelectrophoresis?
This test requires a blood sample.
How should patients be prepared for a hyperbaric chamber?
No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
How should patients be prepared for a breast self-examination?
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
How should patients be prepared for a thallium heart scan?
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
How should patients be prepared for a transhepatic biliary catheterization?
The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.
How should patients be prepared for immobilization?
There are many reasons for immobilization using splints, casts, and braces. Each person should understand his or her diagnosis clearly.
How should patients be prepared for an esophageal function test?
Patients should not eat or drink for several hours before the exam. Many medications affect the esophagus; doses sometimes need to be adjusted or even stopped for a while. Patients must inform doctors of all medications taken.
How should patients be prepared for a wound flushing?
The nurse or doctor may inject the site with a local anesthetic before flushing the wound.
How should patients be prepared for an iridectomy?
Patients scheduled for a laser iridotomy or iridectomy are not required to fast or make other special preparations before the procedure. They may, however, be given a sedative to help them relax.
