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






2. Decreases RR






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






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






5. Several hrs or days






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






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






8. To slow formation of scar tissue






9. 16 oz






10. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






11. Has regular insulin in it already






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






13. 1000 ml






14. 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






15. Fluid buildup in tissues






16. Only insulin that can be given IV






17. 1 g






18. Right






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






20. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






22. Cardiotonic






23. 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






24. Protamine sulfate






25. Aspirin






26. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






28. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






30. 3 tsp






31. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






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






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






35. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






36. 1000 g






37. 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






38. 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






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






40. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






42. 1/8 tsp






43. Constrict blood vessels






44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






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






47. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






48. 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






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






50. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!