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NCLEX General

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1. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






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






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






4. Painful - tissue engorgement






5. 1cc






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






7. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






8. 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






9. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






10. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






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






12. Parinaud's syndrome.






13. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






14. Vitamin k






15. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






17. Given in small amounts bc is retained






18. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






19. Wasting






20. Increases heart rate






21. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






22. Down and back






23. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






24. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






25. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






26. 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






27. Infection






28. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






29. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






30. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






31. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






32. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






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






34. 2 pt






35. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






36. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






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






38. Generalized infection throughout body






39. Acetone in urine






40. 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






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






42. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






43. 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.






44. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






45. Right






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






47. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






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






49. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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