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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






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






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






4. Sudden






5. Act on local tissue






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






7. 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






8. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






9. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






10. O2 sat is less than 93






11. 1/8 tsp






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






13. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






14. 16 oz






15. Aspirin






16. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






17. Straight back






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






19. 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






20. 1cc






21. Up and back






22. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






23. Has regular insulin in it already






24. Retards bacteria growth






25. Dermatologic






26. 1000 ml






27. Gloves - mask - gown






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






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






30. May occur when changing bags - opening line






31. 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






32. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






34. 1 g






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






36. Fluid buildup in tissues






37. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






38. Glass/break






39. 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






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






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






42. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






43. 1 tsp






44. Atb






45. Meds used to treat constipation






46. Narcotic






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






48. Generalized infection throughout body






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






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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