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NCLEX General

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1. Atb






2. Cardiotonic






3. Protamine sulfate






4. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






5. O2 sat is less than 93






6. Painful - tissue engorgement






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






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






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






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






11. Prevent circulation






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






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






14. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






15. Only insulin that can be given IV






16. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






17. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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18. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






19. 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






20. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






21. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






22. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






23. 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.






24. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






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






26. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






27. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






28. Human papilloma virus






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






30. 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






31. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






32. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






33. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






34. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






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






37. 1 kg






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






39. Receptive dysphasia






40. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






42. 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






43. 60 gtt






44. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






45. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






46. 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.






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






48. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






49. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






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