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1. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.






2. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






3. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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






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






6. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






7. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






8. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






9. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






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






11. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






12. 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






13. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






14. 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.






15. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






16. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






17. Vitamin k






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






19. 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.






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






21. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






22. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






23. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






24. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






25. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






26. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






27. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






28. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






29. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






30. 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






31. 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






32. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






33. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






34. 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






35. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






36. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






38. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






39. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






40. To slow formation of scar tissue






41. Total suppression of urine






42. 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






43. 135 - 145 mEq/l






44. 3 tsp






45. Reverses effects of other narcotics






46. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






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






48. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






49. Narcotic






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






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