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1. Atb






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






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






5. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






6. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






7. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






8. 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






9. Sudden






10. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






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






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






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






14. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






15. Dermatologic






16. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






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






19. Gloves - mask - gown






20. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






22. Retards bacteria growth






23. To slow formation of scar tissue






24. 1 g






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






26. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






27. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






28. Gown - mask - gloves






29. 16 oz.






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






31. Able to kill bacteria






32. Straight back






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






34. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






35. 1000 ml






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






37. Monitor K+






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






39. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






42. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






44. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






46. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






47. 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






48. 0.45 kg






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






50. Pain relievers r/t opium