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NCLEX General

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1. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






3. 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.






4. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






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






6. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






7. Postexposure protocol






8. Gown - mask - gloves






9. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






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






11. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






12. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






13. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






14. Inflammation and pain






15. 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






16. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






17. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






18. 1000 g






19. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






20. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






21. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






22. 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






23. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






24. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






25. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






26. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






27. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






28. 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.






29. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






30. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






31. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






32. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






33. Left






34. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






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






36. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






37. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






38. Receptive dysphasia






39. 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






40. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






41. Bile in urine






42. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






43. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






44. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






45. To move AWAY from midline






46. Aspirin






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






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






49. 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






50. Pain relievers r/t opium