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






2. Common for debriding






3. 1000 g






4. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






5. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






6. 60 gtt






7. Able to kill bacteria






8. Meds used to treat constipation






9. Right






10. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






11. 12 in.






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. Reverses effects of other narcotics






16. Cardiotonic






17. Given in small amounts bc is retained






18. 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






19. Infection






20. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






21. 1 tsp






22. 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






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






24. Constrict blood vessels






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






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. Dermatologic






28. Pain relievers r/t opium






29. Gloves - mask - gown






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






31. Fluid buildup in tissues






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






33. Glass/break






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






35. Protamine sulfate






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






37. Narcotic






38. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






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






40. Only insulin that can be given IV






41. Atb






42. Sudden






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






44. 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






45. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






47. 1000 ml






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






49. Monitor K+






50. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin







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