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NCLEX General

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1. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






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






3. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






5. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






6. 1cc






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






8. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






9. Bile in urine






10. 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






11. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






12. Slows down mental/physical processes






13. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






14. 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






15. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






16. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






17. Stiff joints






18. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






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






20. Common for debriding






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






25. Resp. depression






26. 12 in.






27. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






28. Constrict blood vessels






29. 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






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






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






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


33. 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






34. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






36. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






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






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






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






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






41. Dermatologic






42. 0.45 kg






43. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






44. Prevent circulation






45. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage


46. Reverses effects of other narcotics






47. Down and back






48. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






49. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






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