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1. Cardiotonic






2. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






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






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






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






6. 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






7. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






8. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






10. 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.






11. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






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






14. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






15. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






16. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






17. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






18. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






19. 3 tsp






20. Retards bacteria growth






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






22. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






23. 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






24. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






25. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






26. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






27. Decreases RR






28. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






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






30. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






31. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






32. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






33. 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






34. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






35. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






36. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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37. Reverses effects of other narcotics






38. 12 in.






39. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






40. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






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






42. Suffocation






43. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






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






45. 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






46. Loss of defective memory






47. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






48. 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.






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






50. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






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