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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. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






2. O2 sat is less than 93






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






4. Reverses effects of other narcotics






5. Monitor K+






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






7. 16 oz






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






9. Inflammation and pain






10. 0.45 kg






11. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






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






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






14. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






15. Aspirin






16. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






17. 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






18. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






20. Pain relievers r/t opium






21. Dermatologic






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






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






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






25. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






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






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






29. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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30. Constrict blood vessels






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






32. Protamine sulfate






33. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






34. 1cc






35. 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.






36. Decreases RR






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






38. Cardiotonic






39. Only insulin that can be given IV






40. 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






41. Common for debriding






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






43. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






44. Able to kill bacteria






45. 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






46. 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






47. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






48. Vitamin k






49. Right






50. Atb