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NCLEX Prep

Subjects : nclex, health-sciences, nursing

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
urine
infiltration r/t IV
inserting an NG tube
cleansing enema

2. Narcotic
morphine
dexamethasone
NG tube
topical agents

3. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nephrotoxicity
s/sx of hypoglycemia
nitroglycerin
1 pt

4. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose
metered dose inhaler
stool testing
NG tube
topical agents

5. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
sub - q injections
MDI
1 kg
120 gtts of water

6. Protamine sulfate
lanolin
quickest absorption
antidote for heparin
single voided urine specimen

7. Cardiotonic
digitalis
dexamethasone
1 lb
Regular insulin

8. 1cc
1 ml
opiate
metered dose inhaler
captopril

9. 16 oz
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 pt
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
opiate

10. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
deltoid muscle
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Regular insulin
when mixing insulins

11. 1/8 tsp
Humulog
IM meds
1 pinch
On

12. 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
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 L
enema
Intradermal injections

13. Infection
when on steriods watch for
continuous feeding tube(pump)
nephrotoxicity
catheter embolus

14. 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 -
inserting an NG tube
Humulog
single voided urine specimen
1 tsp

15. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
ted hose
when on lasix
dexamethasone

16. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
digitalis
dramamine
off
nitroglycerin

17. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
vasoconstrictor
narrow spectrum
single voided urine specimen
NPH

18. Right
ear meds/ 3 and under
stool testing
edema
larger to smaller

19. Slows down mental/physical processes
depressant
vasoconstrictor
foley catheter(woman)
lasix

20. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
sliding scale
NPH
1 lb
sterile wound irrigation

21. Glass/break
cleansing enema
ampule
anthelminthic enema
when on digoxin

22. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
air embolus
most insulins
wet to dry dressings
edema

23. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
stool testing
when on steriods watch for
transdermal patch
dexamethasone

24. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
1 lb
smaller to larger
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia

25. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
air embolus
larger to smaller
Insulin
dexamethasone

26. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
edema
hyperglycemia actions
nephrotoxicity
morphine

27. 1 g
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
tamoxifen
1000mg
foley catheter(woman)

28. Meds used to treat constipation
cathartic
when on steriods watch for
first sign of narcotic OD
onset of hypoglycemia

29. Constrict blood vessels
bacteriostatic
TB testing
vasoconstrictor
tamoxifen

30. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
onset of hypoglycemia
ear meds/3 and over
morphine

31. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
anthelminthic enema
foley cath(male)
hyperglycemia actions
edema

32. Act on local tissue
dry sterile dressing
cleansing enema
s/sx of hyperglycemia
topical agents

33. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
sterile wound irrigation
sudafed
urine
suctioning

34. 1 tsp
Intradermal injections
dramamine
120 gtts of water
Narcan or Noloxene

35. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
cleansing enema
valium
off
antidote foe coumadin

36. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
1 lb
most insulins
foley catheter(woman)
Regular insulin

37. Given in small amounts bc is retained
catecholamine
when mixing insulins
nitroglycerin
oil retention enema

38. Salicylates - NSAIDs
fleets enema
1 kg
bacteriacidal
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia

39. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
ted hose
transdermal patch
sub - q injections
oil retention enema

40. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
IM meds
morphine
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
s/sx of hypoglycemia

41. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
Regular insulin
lasix
continuous feeding tube(pump)
off

42. 1000 ml
1 L
nitroglycerin
catecholamine
NG tube

43. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
septicemia
catheter embolus
first sign of narcotic OD
dry sterile dressing

44. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
Intradermal injections
tamoxifen
ear meds/ 3 and under
vasoconstrictor

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

46. To slow formation of scar tissue
septicemia
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
broad spectrum
rotate injection sites

47. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
when on digoxin
dexamethasone
nitroglycerin
onset of hypoglycemia

48. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
lasix
onset of hyperglycemia
Humulog

49. 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
first sign of narcotic OD
ear meds/3 and over
deltoid muscle
sterile wound irrigation

50. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
larger to smaller
1 lb
checking NG tube placement
transdermal meds