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2. Only insulin that can be given IV






3. Constrict blood vessels






4. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






5. Aspirin






6. Straight back






7. Given in small amounts bc is retained






8. Dermatologic






9. Monitor K+






10. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






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






13. Gown - mask - gloves






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






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






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






17. Generalized infection throughout body






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






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






20. Gloves - mask - gown






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






22. Several hrs or days






23. To slow formation of scar tissue






24. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






25. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






26. Retards bacteria growth






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






28. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






29. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






30. 6 oz.






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






32. Right






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






34. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






35. 1000 ml






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






37. 1cc






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






39. Inflammation and pain






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






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






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






43. 1 kg






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






45. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






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






47. Decreases RR






48. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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49. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






50. Glass/break







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