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






2. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






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






5. Inflammation and pain






6. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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7. Several hrs or days






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






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






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






11. Resp. depression






12. 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






13. Dermatologic






14. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






15. Sudden






16. 2 pt






17. Narcotic






18. Cardiotonic






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






20. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






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






23. 1/8 tsp






24. Up and back






25. Atb






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






27. 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






28. 6 oz.






29. Gloves - mask - gown






30. O2 sat is less than 93






31. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






32. Meds used to treat constipation






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






34. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






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






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






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






39. Decreases RR






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






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






42. 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






43. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






44. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






45. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






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






47. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






48. Monitor K+






49. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






50. Only insulin that can be given IV







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