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NCLEX General Rn

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1. Right






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






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






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






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






6. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






8. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






9. Decreases RR






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






11. Only insulin that can be given IV






12. Monitor K+






13. Pain relievers r/t opium






14. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






16. Generalized infection throughout body






17. 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






18. 1000 g






19. 0.45 kg






20. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






22. Cardiotonic






23. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






24. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






25. Glass/break






26. Down and back






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






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






29. Narcotic






30. Constrict blood vessels






31. 1000 ml






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






33. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






35. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






36. Has regular insulin in it already






37. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






39. 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






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






41. Several hrs or days






42. O2 sat is less than 93






43. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






44. 1/8 tsp






45. Meds used to treat constipation






46. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






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






49. 12 in.






50. 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