4th 125 Flashcards
Serotonin syndrome are
Fever and shivering Agitation Increased Heart rate Diaphoresis Diarrhea
Facts
When taking phone orders must document it prior to the end of shift
True or False
False. Must document it right away to prevent errors
Rheumatic fever is often a result of GABHS ( group A beta hemolytic streptococcus )
True
When prescribed medication with sucralfate. Sucralfate should go first
True or False
False! Sucralfate should go 2nd because sucralfate coats the stomach which decreases the the body to absorb the next medicine
High pitched bowel sounds indicate an early bowel obstruction And then hypoactive bowel sounds? Why?
Hypoactive bowel sounds indicates bowel obstruction has worsened
Before inserting needle to an organ for biopsy, the most important is to check for bleeding time and coagulation studies
Facts
Intimacy vs isolation
Generativity vs Stagnation
Ego integrity vs Despair
20 to 39 yrs old
40 to 64 yrs old
65 and up
Lead can be found on soil with rusted cars and can lead to poisoning
Facts
Fugue
There is sudden unplanned travel away from home
Inability to recall some or all of one’s past
The person is unaware that anything has bsen forgotten
Following recovery, there is no memory of the time during fugue
The
Facts
Parmesan cheese, tea and liver are also high with Tyramine
Facts
Tyramine is an amino acid that helps in the regulation of blood pressure
MAOIs block the enzyme responsible for breaking down excess tyramine in the body
Dont take tyramine rich foods with MAOI
Facts
Cool compresses provides relief in Conjuvtivitis
Use new tissue everytime you wipe
Facts
Milk shake (COLD DRINKS) with a packet of instant breakfast added is soothing to chemo patients
Facts
Migraine headache pain is
Unilateral pulsating pain quality
Tension headaches lasts 30 mins to 7 days
Pain is bilateral pressing/ tightening quality
Facts
Soiled linens can be placed outside the room
True
Myoclonus or muscle jerking is also one of the signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Facts
Benztropine is given to treat side effects of chlorpromazine, which is an antipsychotic agent.
Facts
Giving IV meds in Asthma clients is a job for
LPN or RN?
RN
Rate of administration for phenytoin should bot exceed 50mg/min
Facts
Stinging can occur in buccal administration
True or false
True
Ear infections are more common in children who are breastfeeding
True or False
False!!! Bottle feeding babies or sippy cups tend to have greater risk because they lie on their back while drinking
Clients have the right to obtain medical records and make copies
True or False
Unlicensed assistive dont have the right to access a clients medical record or health information
True
Average treatment for ECT is 6 to 12 treatments
These are given 3 to 4 times a week
Facts
In angioplasty
The client should avoid lifting buttocks off the bed because this increases pressure at the insertion site
Also prevent flexion of the affected leg
Facts
A copy of the record may be obtained within 24 hours of the request
Facts
CAPTOPRIL should NOT be taken during pregnancy because it can cause serious harm to the unborn baby
Facts
It is very important to be direct and non-secretive with suicidal clients
True
True
Cutaneous ANTHRAX is found in nature and commonly infects wild and domestic hoofed animals
Facts
Prostaglandin eyedrops for treatment of glaucoma should NOT be placed in the unaffected eye
Facts
Herpes varicella zoster drug of choice
Acyclovir
Prayer is an alternative measure to help reduce pain
Facts
In taking Celecoxib meds
Dont take celecoxib with ibuprofen
GI complaints and headache are among the most common side effects
Notify health care provider immediately if black stools are noted
This medication provides relief of pain and swelling so you can perform normal acitivities
Facts
Which means hemorrhage
Firm or Boggy uterus?
Boggy
