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1. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
aspirin toxicity
1 ml
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
2. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer
Decision Tree Step 2?
nthelminthic enema
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
dry sterile dressing
3. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1000mg
Aldosterone
epidural
4. 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
Acetaminophen
when on lasix
Pons lesion
Circulatory overload
5. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
metered dose inhaler
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
dramamine
Addison disease
6. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
Superficial thrombophlebitis
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Hypovolemic shock
7. 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
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
glossitis
Circulatory overload
8. 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
fleets enema
ethical
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Sickle Cell Crisis
9. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Intradermal injections
burns Stage II
Cardiogenic Shock
10. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
11. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
wet to dry dressing
Hypovolemic shock
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
12. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
Epidural anesthetic
Malpractice
Registered Nurse
Hypertonic
13. Prevent circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Bacteremia
Immediate Post - Op Care
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
14. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
Cardiogenic Shock
phenazopyridine
Patient controlled analgesia
polyuria
15. 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
diabetes insipidus
inserting an NG tube
infiltration r/t IV
Aspirin
16. Monitor K+
general anesthesia
Metabolic acidosis
when on lasix
Adduction
17. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Acetonuria
Blood Gas Values
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Humulog
18. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
postexposure protocol (PEP)
epilepsy
'silent'
Registered Nurse
19. 1000 g
tetracycline
Addisonian crisis
1 kg
Cardiogenic Shock
20. 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.
larger to smaller
Gardasil vaccine
sliding scale
Informed consent
21. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
transdermal meds
Reed - Sternberg cell
MDI
Respiratory alkalosis
22. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
sterile wound irrigation
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
broad spectrum
Thalamus Lesion
23. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
homonymous hemianopsia
Na+
2.2lbs.
Circulatory overload
24. Salicylates - NSAIDs
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Registered Nurse
traumatic brain injury
Patient controlled analgesia
25. Stiff joints
Regular insulin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Ankyloses
Hyponatremia
26. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
Anuria
NPH
sickling
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
27. 60 gtt
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
infiltration r/t IV
1 tsp
causes of hyperglycemia
28. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
hypoxia
Metabolic alkalosis
prilosec
Hyponatremia
29. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Trendelenburg
emphysema
diabetes insipidus
parasthesia
30. 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
Respiratory alkalosis
first sign of narcotic OD
thrombocytopenic purpura
Restraints
31. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
Osmosis
African Americans
estrogen and progestin
Isotonic
32. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
glossitis
Sponge bath
ear meds/ 3 and under
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
33. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
1 ft
Isotonic
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
platelets
34. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
sterile wound irrigation
Lantus
Catapres
gaze palsy
35. Promotes circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
TB testing
On
sliding scale
36. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
NPH
ethical
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
transdermal patch
37. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Hypernatremia
midbrain syndrome
NG tube
when mixing insulins
38. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
parasthesia
Lithotomy
sub - q injections
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
39. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
bilirubin
Precentral gyrus lesion
Cardiogenic Shock
40. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Metabolic acidosis
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
fleets enema
checking NG tube placement
41. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Precentral gyrus lesion
120 gtts of water
Malpractice
herpes
42. Only insulin that can be given IV
ischemia
Air embolism
eye meds(opthalmic)
Regular insulin
43. 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
narrow spectrum
Registered Nurse
bacteriostatic
MDI
44. 1000 ml
Superficial thrombophlebitis
causes of hypoglycemia
1 L
Air embolism
45. —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
sliding scale
retrovirus
thrombocytopenic purpura
pentamidine isethionate
46. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
Acetaminophen
fluid congestion
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Side - lying
47. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
tube feeding
edema
gaze palsy
Superficial thrombophlebitis
48. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
Hypovolemic shock
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Jacksonian seizures
49. Inflammation and pain
antidote for heparin
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
ear meds/adult
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
50. Act on local tissue
deltoid muscle
nthelminthic enema
topical agents
postexposure protocol (PEP)
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