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NCLEX General

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






2. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






3. Receptive dysphasia






4. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






5. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






6. 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.






7. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






8. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






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






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






11. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






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






13. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






14. Cardiotonic






15. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






16. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






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






19. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






20. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






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






22. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






23. 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






24. Left






25. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






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






27. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






28. 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






29. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






30. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






31. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






32. 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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33. Up and back






34. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






35. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






36. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






37. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






38. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






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






40. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






41. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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42. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






44. 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






45. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






46. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






47. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






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






49. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






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