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1. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co






2. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






3. Straight back






4. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






5. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






6. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






7. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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8. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






9. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






10. O2 sat is less than 93






11. 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






12. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






13. Human papilloma virus






14. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






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






16. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






17. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






18. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






19. 1cc






20. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






21. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






22. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






23. Motor dysphasia

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24. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






25. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






26. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






27. 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.






28. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






29. To slow formation of scar tissue






30. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






31. Acetone in urine






32. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






33. Resp. depression






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






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






36. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






37. 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






38. 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






39. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






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






41. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






42. Meds used to treat constipation






43. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






44. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






45. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






46. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






47. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






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






49. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






50. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea







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