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NCLEX General

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






2. Loss of defective memory






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






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






5. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






6. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






7. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






8. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






9. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






11. 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






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






13. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






14. Able to kill bacteria






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






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






17. 1 kg






18. 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






19. 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






20. 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






21. 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






22. 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






23. Human papilloma virus






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






25. 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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26. Hormone Replacement Therapy






27. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






28. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






29. Atb






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






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






32. 85 - 115 mEq/l






33. 16 oz






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






39. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






40. 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






41. 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.






42. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






43. Resp. depression






44. Calcium Gluconate






45. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






46. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






47. 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






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






49. Monitor K+






50. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration