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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






2. 2 pt






3. Gown - mask - gloves






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






5. Gloves - mask - gown






6. O2 sat is less than 93






7. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






8. Common for debriding






9. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






10. Glass/break






11. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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12. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






13. 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






14. 3 tsp






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






16. 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






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






18. Retards bacteria growth






19. Salicylates - NSAIDs






20. 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






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






22. 1/8 tsp






23. Several hrs or days






24. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






26. 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






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






28. Protamine sulfate






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






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






31. Fluid buildup in tissues






32. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






33. 12 in.






34. Given in small amounts bc is retained






35. 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 -






36. Generalized infection throughout body






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






38. Meds used to treat constipation






39. 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.






40. Monitor K+






41. Straight back






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






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






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






45. 6 oz.






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






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






48. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






49. 16 oz.






50. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds







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