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NCLEX General

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1. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






2. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.

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3. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






4. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






5. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






6. Aspirin






7. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






8. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






9. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






10. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






11. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






12. Cardiotonic






13. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






14. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






15. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






16. Inflammation and pain






17. Infection






18. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






19. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






20. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






21. To move AWAY from midline






22. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






23. To slow formation of scar tissue






24. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






25. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm






26. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






27. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






28. Prevent circulation






29. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






30. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






31. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






32. Right






33. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






34. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






35. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






36. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






37. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






38. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






39. Retards bacteria growth






40. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






41. Pain relievers r/t opium






42. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






43. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






44. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






45. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






46. Gown - mask - gloves






47. Motor dysphasia

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48. 1 g






49. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






50. 0.45 kg