4th 125 Flashcards

1
Q

Serotonin syndrome are

Fever and shivering
Agitation
Increased Heart rate
Diaphoresis
Diarrhea
A

Facts

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2
Q

When taking phone orders must document it prior to the end of shift

True or False

A

False. Must document it right away to prevent errors

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3
Q

Rheumatic fever is often a result of GABHS ( group A beta hemolytic streptococcus )

A

True

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4
Q

When prescribed medication with sucralfate. Sucralfate should go first

True or False

A

False! Sucralfate should go 2nd because sucralfate coats the stomach which decreases the the body to absorb the next medicine

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5
Q

High pitched bowel sounds indicate an early bowel obstruction And then hypoactive bowel sounds? Why?

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Hypoactive bowel sounds indicates bowel obstruction has worsened

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6
Q

Before inserting needle to an organ for biopsy, the most important is to check for bleeding time and coagulation studies

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7
Q

Intimacy vs isolation

Generativity vs Stagnation

Ego integrity vs Despair

A

20 to 39 yrs old

40 to 64 yrs old

65 and up

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8
Q

Lead can be found on soil with rusted cars and can lead to poisoning

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9
Q

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

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10
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Parmesan cheese, tea and liver are also high with Tyramine

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Facts

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11
Q

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

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12
Q

Cool compresses provides relief in Conjuvtivitis

Use new tissue everytime you wipe

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13
Q

Milk shake (COLD DRINKS) with a packet of instant breakfast added is soothing to chemo patients

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14
Q

Migraine headache pain is

A

Unilateral pulsating pain quality

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15
Q

Tension headaches lasts 30 mins to 7 days

Pain is bilateral pressing/ tightening quality

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16
Q

Soiled linens can be placed outside the room

A

True

17
Q

Myoclonus or muscle jerking is also one of the signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome

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Facts

18
Q

Benztropine is given to treat side effects of chlorpromazine, which is an antipsychotic agent.

A

Facts

19
Q

Giving IV meds in Asthma clients is a job for

LPN or RN?

A

RN

20
Q

Rate of administration for phenytoin should bot exceed 50mg/min

A

Facts

21
Q

Stinging can occur in buccal administration

True or false

A

True

22
Q

Ear infections are more common in children who are breastfeeding

True or False

A

False!!! Bottle feeding babies or sippy cups tend to have greater risk because they lie on their back while drinking

23
Q

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

A

True

24
Q

Average treatment for ECT is 6 to 12 treatments

These are given 3 to 4 times a week

A

Facts

25
Q

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

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Facts

26
Q

A copy of the record may be obtained within 24 hours of the request

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Facts

27
Q

CAPTOPRIL should NOT be taken during pregnancy because it can cause serious harm to the unborn baby

A

Facts

28
Q

It is very important to be direct and non-secretive with suicidal clients

True

A

True

29
Q

Cutaneous ANTHRAX is found in nature and commonly infects wild and domestic hoofed animals

A

Facts

30
Q

Prostaglandin eyedrops for treatment of glaucoma should NOT be placed in the unaffected eye

A

Facts

31
Q

Herpes varicella zoster drug of choice

A

Acyclovir

32
Q

Prayer is an alternative measure to help reduce pain

A

Facts

33
Q

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

A

Facts

34
Q

Which means hemorrhage

Firm or Boggy uterus?

A

Boggy