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1. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






2. 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.






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






4. Acetone in urine






5. Protamine sulfate






6. 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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7. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






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






9. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






10. 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






11. Parinaud's syndrome.






12. 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






13. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






14. Able to kill bacteria






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






16. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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17. 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






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






19. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






20. 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.






21. 1 tsp






22. 6 oz.






23. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






24. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






25. 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






26. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






27. 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






28. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






29. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






30. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






31. Straight back






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






33. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






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






35. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






36. 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






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






38. To slow formation of scar tissue






39. 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






40. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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






42. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






43. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






44. Postexposure protocol






45. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






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






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






48. Prevent circulation






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






50. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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