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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. 3 tsp






2. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






4. 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






5. Has regular insulin in it already






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






7. 2 pt






8. Infection






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






10. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






12. 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.






13. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






14. 1cc






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






16. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






17. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






19. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






21. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






22. Vitamin k






23. 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






24. May occur when changing bags - opening line






25. Retards bacteria growth






26. Glass/break






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






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






29. 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






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






31. Up and back






32. Decreases RR






33. Gloves - mask - gown






34. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






35. Reverses effects of other narcotics






36. Generalized infection throughout body






37. Pain relievers r/t opium






38. Able to kill bacteria






39. Only insulin that can be given IV






40. Aspirin






41. Fluid buildup in tissues






42. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






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






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






45. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






46. Act on local tissue






47. 6 oz.






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






49. 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






50. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts