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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 2 pt






2. Fluid buildup in tissues






3. Able to kill bacteria






4. 1 kg






5. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






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






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






9. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






10. Resp. depression






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. Several hrs or days






15. Cardiotonic






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






17. Sudden






18. 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






19. 1 tsp






20. Only insulin that can be given IV






21. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






22. Monitor K+






23. Constrict blood vessels






24. Gown - mask - gloves






25. 1 g






26. Meds used to treat constipation






27. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






28. Vitamin k






29. 60 gtt






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






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






32. 16 oz.






33. Reverses effects of other narcotics






34. Aspirin






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






36. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






37. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






38. Slows down mental/physical processes






39. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






40. 1/8 tsp






41. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






42. 3 tsp






43. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






44. Inflammation and pain






45. 16 oz






46. Dermatologic






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






48. Protamine sulfate






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






50. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts