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NCLEX General

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1. May occur when changing bags - opening line






2. 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






3. 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






4. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






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






6. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






7. Slows down mental/physical processes






8. 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.






9. Straight back






10. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






11. O2 sat is less than 93






12. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






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






14. 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.






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






16. Atb






17. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






18. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






19. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






21. Hormone Replacement Therapy






22. 12 in.






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






24. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






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

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






27. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






28. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






29. Loss of defective memory






30. Parinaud's syndrome.






31. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






32. Vitamin k






33. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






34. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






35. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






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






37. 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






38. 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






39. 1/8 tsp






40. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






41. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






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






43. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






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






45. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






46. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






47. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






48. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






49. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






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