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NCLEX General

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1. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






2. 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






3. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






4. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






5. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






6. Acetone in urine






7. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






8. 1 g






9. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






10. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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11. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






12. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






13. 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






14. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






15. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






16. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






17. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






18. Hormone Replacement Therapy






19. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






20. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






21. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






22. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






23. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






24. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






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






26. 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






27. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






28. 60 gtt






29. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






30. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






31. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






32. Monitor K+






33. Gloves - mask - gown






34. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






35. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






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






37. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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38. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






39. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






40. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






41. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






42. 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.






43. To move AWAY from midline






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






45. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






46. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






47. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






48. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






49. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






50. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician