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NCLEX General

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






2. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






3. Retards bacteria growth






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






5. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co






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






7. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






8. 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






9. Postexposure protocol






10. 1 tsp






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






12. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






13. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






14. 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






15. 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 ___.






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






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






18. Aspirin






19. Total suppression of urine






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






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. 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






23. 22 - 29 mEq/l






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






25. Act on local tissue






26. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






27. Down and back






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






29. 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






30. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






31. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






32. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






33. 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






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






35. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






36. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






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






38. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






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






40. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






41. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






44. Slows down mental/physical processes






45. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






46. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






48. 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






49. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






50. 85 - 115 mEq/l