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NCLEX General Rn

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






2. May occur when changing bags - opening line






3. O2 sat is less than 93






4. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






5. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






6. 0.45 kg






7. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






9. Monitor K+






10. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






11. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






12. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






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






14. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






15. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






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






17. Aspirin






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






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






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






21. 16 oz.






22. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






23. Gloves - mask - gown






24. Meds used to treat constipation






25. Straight back






26. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






27. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






28. 1 g






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






30. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






31. Slows down mental/physical processes






32. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






33. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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34. 1000 ml






35. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






36. Able to kill bacteria






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






38. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






39. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






40. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






41. Right






42. Dermatologic






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






44. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






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






46. Reverses effects of other narcotics






47. Decreases RR






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






49. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






50. Constrict blood vessels







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