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






2. 1cc






3. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






4. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






5. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






6. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






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






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. 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.






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






11. Monitor K+






12. 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






13. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






14. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






15. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






16. 6 oz.






17. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






18. 1 tsp






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






20. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






21. Slows down mental/physical processes






22. 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.






23. Inflammation and pain






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






25. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






27. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






28. Resp. depression






29. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






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






31. 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






32. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






33. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






34. Decreases RR






35. 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






36. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






37. 1 kg






38. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






45. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






46. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






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






48. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






49. Bile in urine






50. 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







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