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1. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
beefy red tongue
fluid congestion
nitroglycerin
phlebitis
2. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
parasthesia
nthelminthic enema
Hypertonic
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
3. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Respiratory alkalosis
heparin/lovanox
burns Stage I
4. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
CVL
Hypovolemic shock
polydipsia
sacs (or pockets)
5. 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
Medications for perioperative
Abduction
Nursing assistant
Occipital Lobe Lesion
6. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
bacteriacidal
Infiltration
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Lithotomy
7. 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
stool testing
metformin (Glucophage).
dry sterile dressing
HRT
8. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
1 ft
stool testing
broad spectrum
tube feeding
9. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
phenelzine sulfate
Low - Fowler's
Precentral gyrus lesion
Occipital Lobe Lesion
10. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Registered Nurse
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
6 rights of medication administration
midbrain syndrome
11. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
Side - lying
gaze palsy
when on digoxin
beefy red tongue
12. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
TB testing
Humulog
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
13. 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.
Wheel Chair Positioning
IM meds
TB testing
heart failure
14. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
lanolin
epilepsy
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
larger to smaller
15. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
Restraints
when on steriods watch for
dry sterile dressing
quickest absorption
16. Slows down mental/physical processes
depressant
Modified Trendelenburg
K+
1 teacup
17. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
Pel Epstein fever
broad spectrum
foley cath(male)
nitroglycerin
18. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
MDI
Insulin
Ego integrity Vs despair
wet to dry dressings
19. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
broad spectrum
Osmotic pressure
estrogen and progestin
ted hose
20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
butorphanol tartrate
larger to smaller
Informed consent
sudafed
21. 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
bicarbonate
prilosec
Bolus feeding
Low - Fowler's
22. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
nthelminthic enema
midbrain syndrome
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Cheyenne Strokes
23. Able to kill bacteria
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 kg
bacteriacidal
ted hose
24. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Precentral gyrus lesion
urine
tetracycline
25. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
lasix
Standard (Universal) Precautions
phlebitis
carbon dioxide levels
26. To move AWAY from midline
Abduction
Shock
catecholamine
Loss of bone density
27. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
Local cold
Nursing care during IV infusions
s/sx of hypoglycemia
28. 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
burns Stage II
leukemia
traumatic brain injury
1 qt
29. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
nitroglycerin
ataxia
NG tube
Metabolic alkalosis
30. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod
Hyponatremia
Logrolling
metered dose inhaler
Basal ganglia lesion
31. 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
NG tube
Shock
parasthesia
wet to dry dressing
32. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
NPH
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
nthelminthic enema
33. Parinaud's syndrome.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
glucocorticoids
Cooling blanket
34. Gloves - mask - gown
1 teacup
Hyperkalemia
Respiratory acidosis
off
35. Pain relievers r/t opium
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
opiate
heart failure
RACE
36. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
burns Stage III
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
RACE
ear meds/ 3 and under
37. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Medications for perioperative
1 kg
Cardiogenic Shock
Gardasil vaccine
38. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
1 qt
Anuria
Metabolic alkalosis
Sim's
39. 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
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Nursing care during IV infusions
endometriosis
Air embolism
40. 1000 ml
postexposure protocol (PEP)
diabetes mellitus (DM)
1 L
most insulins
41. 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
Decision Tree Step 2?
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Low - Fowler's
sliding scale
42. 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
Bacteremia
Pel Epstein fever
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
ataxia
43. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Decision Tree Step 2?
Internal capsule lesion
bacteriostatic
Hemophilia
44. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
Restraints
smaller to larger
Pons lesion
Pineal gland Lesion
45. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
Shock
MDI
foley catheter(woman)
Aplastic Crisis
46. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
polydipsia
Supine
antidote foe coumadin
Restraints
47. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
Local cold
NPH
Thalamus Lesion
estrogen and progestin
48. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
dry sterile dressing
NG tube
aspirin toxicity
nthelminthic enema
49. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
Jacksonian seizures
Atrophy
Narcotic analgesics
foley catheter(woman)
50. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
carbon dioxide levels
Osmotic pressure
rotate injection sites
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