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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. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






3. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






4. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






6. To slow formation of scar tissue






7. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






8. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






10. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






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






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






14. 1000 g






15. 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






16. Fluid buildup in tissues






17. Able to kill bacteria






18. Act on local tissue






19. Only insulin that can be given IV






20. Protamine sulfate






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






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






23. Vitamin k






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






25. 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.






26. Up and back






27. 0.45 kg






28. Gloves - mask - gown






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






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






31. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






33. Monitor K+






34. Gown - mask - gloves






35. Retards bacteria growth






36. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






37. Decreases RR






38. 6 oz.






39. 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






40. Down and back






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






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






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






44. Inflammation and pain






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






46. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






47. 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






48. 3 tsp






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






50. Aspirin