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NCLEX Prep

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






2. 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






3. Able to kill bacteria






4. Decreases RR






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






6. 1000 g






7. Retards bacteria growth






8. May occur when changing bags - opening line






9. Several hrs or days






10. 1 g






11. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






13. Dermatologic






14. Slows down mental/physical processes






15. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






17. 60 gtt






18. 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






19. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






20. 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






21. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






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






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






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






26. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






27. 6 oz.






28. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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29. Pain relievers r/t opium






30. Gown - mask - gloves






31. 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






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






33. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






34. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






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






37. Infection






38. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






40. Right






41. 1cc






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






43. Vitamin k






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






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






46. Monitor K+






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






48. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






49. 16 oz






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