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






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






3. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






5. Left






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






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






8. 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






9. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






10. 1000 g






11. 3 tsp






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






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






14. 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






15. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






16. O2 sat is less than 93






17. Constrict blood vessels






18. Common for debriding






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






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






21. Pain relievers r/t opium






22. Atb






23. Monitor K+






24. Cardiotonic






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






26. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






27. 16 oz






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






29. 1000 ml






30. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






32. Several hrs or days






33. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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34. Narcotic






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






36. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






38. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






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






41. 1 kg






42. 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






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






44. Inflammation and pain






45. Resp. depression






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






47. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






49. 1cc






50. 1 tsp