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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. 1cc






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






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






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






5. Only insulin that can be given IV






6. Slows down mental/physical processes






7. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






9. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






11. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






12. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






14. Constrict blood vessels






15. Aspirin






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






17. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






18. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






19. Gown - mask - gloves






20. Fluid buildup in tissues






21. 1000 g






22. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






24. 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






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






26. Infection






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






28. 1000 ml






29. 1 g






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






31. 1/8 tsp






32. Glass/break






33. Right






34. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






35. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






36. 16 oz






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






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






39. Has regular insulin in it already






40. O2 sat is less than 93






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






42. Gloves - mask - gown






43. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






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






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






46. 2 pt






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






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






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






50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F