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






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






3. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






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






5. 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






6. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






7. 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






8. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






9. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






10. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






11. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






12. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






13. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






14. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






15. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






16. Slows down mental/physical processes






17. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






18. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






19. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






21. 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






22. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






23. Able to kill bacteria






24. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






25. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






26. To move AWAY from midline






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






28. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






29. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






30. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






31. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






32. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






33. Parinaud's syndrome.






34. Gloves - mask - gown






35. Pain relievers r/t opium






36. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






37. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






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






39. 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






40. 1000 ml






41. 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






42. 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






43. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






44. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






45. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






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






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






49. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






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







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