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NCLEX General

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1. 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






2. 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






3. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






4. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






5. Right






6. May occur when changing bags - opening line






7. 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.






8. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






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






10. 1000 g






11. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






12. 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.






13. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






14. —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






15. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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16. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






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






18. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






19. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






20. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






21. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






22. Able to kill bacteria






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






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






25. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






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

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27. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






28. 3 tsp






29. 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.






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






31. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






32. 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.






33. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






34. Vitamin k






35. Promotes circulation






36. Up and back






37. 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






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.






39. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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40. Inflammation and pain






41. Increases heart rate






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






43. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






44. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






45. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






46. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






47. 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






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






49. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






50. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)