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NCLEX General

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1. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






2. Has regular insulin in it already






3. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






4. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






5. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






6. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






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






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






9. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






10. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






11. 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






12. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






13. 1 g






14. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






15. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






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






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






18. 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






19. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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20. 60 gtt






21. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






22. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






23. 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






24. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






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






26. 22 - 29 mEq/l






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






28. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






29. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






30. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






31. Wasting






32. Motor dysphasia

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33. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






35. 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






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






37. Infection






38. 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






39. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






40. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






41. Human papilloma virus






42. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






43. 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






44. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






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






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






47. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






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






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






50. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.