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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






2. 1000 g






3. 6 oz.






4. Monitor K+






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






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






7. 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






8. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






9. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






10. Retards bacteria growth






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






12. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






13. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






15. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






16. Generalized infection throughout body






17. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






18. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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19. 16 oz






20. Down and back






21. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






22. 60 gtt






23. 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






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






25. 16 oz.






26. Slows down mental/physical processes






27. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






29. Narcotic






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






31. 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






32. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






34. Straight back






35. Given in small amounts bc is retained






36. Cardiotonic






37. Right






38. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






39. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






40. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






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






43. Sudden






44. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






46. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






47. May occur when changing bags - opening line






48. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






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






50. 12 in.