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NCLEX General

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1. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






2. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






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






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






5. Narcotic






6. Postexposure protocol






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






8. 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






9. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






10. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






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






12. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






13. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






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






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






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






17. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






18. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






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






20. Resp. depression






21. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






22. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






23. 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






24. Protamine sulfate






25. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






26. 12 in.






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






28. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






29. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






30. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






31. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






32. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






33. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






34. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






35. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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36. 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






37. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






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






39. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






40. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






41. Painful - tissue engorgement






42. 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






43. 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






44. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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






46. Human papilloma virus






47. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






48. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






49. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






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