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1. Vitamin k
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
antidote foe coumadin
1 teacup
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
2. 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
wet to dry dressings
Dehydration
catheter embolus
Narcan or Noloxene
3. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Respiratory alkalosis
Regular insulin
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Immediate Post - Op Care
4. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Trendelenburg
checking NG tube placement
causes of hypoglycemia
beefy red tongue
5. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.
Decision Tree Step 4?
Gardasil vaccine
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
pentamidine isethionate
6. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
acute appendicitis
Ego integrity Vs despair
Infiltration
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
7. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
Restraints
Diffusion
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
sickling
8. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
ear meds/3 and over
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
checking NG tube placement
1 kg
9. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
first sign of narcotic OD
suctioning
depression
thrombocytopenic purpura
10. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
Lantus
endometriosis
1 teacup
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
11. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
thrombocytopenic purpura
Metabolic alkalosis
glossitis
Cardiogenic Shock
12. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
1 kg
systemic hypoxia
fluid congestion
Circulatory overload
13. Human papilloma virus
Precentral gyrus lesion
polyuria
HPV
burns Stage III
14. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
CVL
Immediate Post - Op Care
1 teacup
Metabolic alkalosis
15. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
ethical
cleansing enema
transdermal patch
Basal ganglia lesion
16. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry
aspirin toxicity
2.2lbs.
Modified Trendelenburg
sterile wound irrigation
17. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
traumatic brain injury
1 pt
Addison disease
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
18. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
sub - q injections
nthelminthic enema
On
19. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Infiltration
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
wet to dry dressing
Acetonuria
20. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
suctioning
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
prilosec
Glucotrol
21. 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.
glucocorticoids
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Adduction
medically controlled coma
22. Calcium Gluconate
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
infiltration r/t IV
Regular insulin
septicemia
23. May occur when changing bags - opening line
Shock
side effects of barbituates
air embolus
1000mg
24. 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
Aspirin
Hyperkalemia
Medications for perioperative
HPV
25. 85 - 115 mEq/l
sacs (or pockets)
butorphanol tartrate
Cl
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
26. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process
foley catheter(woman)
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
thrombocytopenia
opiate
27. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Occipital Lobe Lesion
when on steriods watch for
urine
Local cold
28. Infection
ear meds/3 and over
suctioning
when on steriods watch for
Parinaud's syndrome
29. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
sterile wound irrigation
bicarbonate
edema
IM meds
30. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P
air embolus
burns Stage II
phenazopyridine
Circulatory overload
31. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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32. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
Blood Gas Values
Local cold
dermatitis
ethical
33. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
eye meds(opthalmic)
s/sx of hypoglycemia
dexamethasone
Metabolic acidosis
34. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
ear meds/adult
Medications for perioperative
6 rights of medication administration
Cl
35. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
general anesthesia
Metabolic alkalosis
36. Generalized infection throughout body
polyuria
septicemia
ted hose
Informed consent
37. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
38. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
Acetaminophen
Regular insulin
traumatic brain injury
thrombocytopenic purpura
39. 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
postexposure protocol (PEP)
1 ml
Wheel Chair Positioning
What is the Guaiac Test?
40. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
Epidural anesthetic
dramamine
Patient controlled analgesia
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
41. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Humulog
Intradermal injections
tube feeding
oil retention enema
42. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Spinal anesthetic
burns Stage I
NPH
enema
43. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Inderal
smaller to larger
Decision Tree Step 2?
Thalamus Lesion
44. 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
ethical
systemic hypoxia
burns Stage III
leukemia
45. 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.
Jacksonian seizures
side effects of barbituates
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Shock
46. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
Wheel Chair Positioning
ataxia
MDI
Pineal gland Lesion
47. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
Risk Factors for operations
Circulatory overload
Cooling blanket
Occipital Lobe Lesion
48. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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49. 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.
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
epidural
dramamine
RACE
50. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Osmosis
transdermal meds
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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