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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. To slow formation of scar tissue






2. Cardiotonic






3. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






4. 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






5. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






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






8. Decreases RR






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






10. Resp. depression






11. 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






12. Slows down mental/physical processes






13. 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






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






15. Several hrs or days






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






17. 60 gtt






18. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






20. Generalized infection throughout body






21. 12 in.






22. 2 pt






23. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






24. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






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






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






27. Salicylates - NSAIDs






28. Left






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






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






31. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






33. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






34. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






35. 1 kg






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






37. Gloves - mask - gown






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






39. 1 g






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






41. 1000 ml






42. 1/8 tsp






43. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






44. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






45. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






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






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






48. Dermatologic






49. Common for debriding






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