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Zoloft s/e

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agitation, sleep disturb, and dry mouth

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agranulocytosis, tachycardia and siezures

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Clozapine s/e

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Blood tests for MI

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Myoglobin, CK and Troponin

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Salt substitutes may contain

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pottasium

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dusky stoma

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poor blood supply, protruding means prolapsed, sharp pain + rigidity means peritonitis, mucus in ileal conduit is expected

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Phenobarbital

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can be taken during pregnancy but Dilatin is contraindicated

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Dilantin s/e

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rash (stop med), gingival hyperplasia (good hygiene)

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Dilantin toxicity

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poor gait + coordination, slurred speech, nausea, lethargy, and diplopia

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VRSA

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Contact AND airborne precaution (Private room, door closed, negative pressure)

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Tension pneumothorax trachea

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shifts to opposite side

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Change in color

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always a LATE sign

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1) Sit upright 2) Exhale 3) Insert mouthpiece 4) Inhale for 3 seconds, and then HOLD for 10 seconds

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Incentive Spirometry steps

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MRSA

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Contact precaution ONLY

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level of therapeutic affect is 0.5-1.5

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LITHIUM

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15
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indicate mania

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LITHIUM

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toxic level is 2-3 - N/V, diarrhea, tremors

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LITHIUM

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hyrdrate 2-3L of water/day

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LITHIUM

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increased UO and dry mouth

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LITHIUM

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uh oh; give Mannitol and Diamox if toxic s/s are present

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LITHIUM

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20
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maintain Na intake of 2-3g/day

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LITHIUM

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21
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1) Soft bristled toothbrush
2) No insertion of anything! (c/i suppositories, douche)
3) No IM meds as much as possible!

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*Thrombocytopenia

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Blood transfusion- sign of allergies in order

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1) Flank pain
2) Frequent swallowing
3) Rashes
4) Fever
5) Chills

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23
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Bleeding precautions

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*Thrombocytopenia

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24
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Iron deficiency anemia

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easily fatigued

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25
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give with Vitamin C or on an empty stomach

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IRON( FE)

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IRON( FE) via IM

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Inferon via Ztrack

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27
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Pernicious Anemia

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Red, Beffy tongue

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28
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will take Vit.B12 for life

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Pernicious Anemia

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Meniere’s Disease

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Admin diuretics to decrease endolymph in the cochlea, restrict Na, lay on
affected ear when in bed

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30
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. Triad:

1) Vertigo
2) Tinnitus
3) N/V

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Meniere’s Disease

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Gastric Ulcer pain

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occurs 30 minutes to 90 minutes after eating, not at night, and doesn’t go away with food

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32
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1st Degree burn

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Red and Painful

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33
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Blisters

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2nd Degree burn

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34
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No Pain because of blocked and burned nerves

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3rd Degree burn

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35
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fluids and pain relief: The 2 interventions to prioritize

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sickle cell crisis

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36
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Renal impairment

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serum creatinine elevated and urine clearance decreased

37
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Serum creatinine men

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0.8-1.8

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0.5-1.5

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Serum creatinine women

39
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Urine clearance

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85-135

40
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3 yrs Hemoglobin

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9.4-15.5

41
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10 yrs Hemoglobin

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10.7-15.5

42
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Place a wheelchair parallel to the bed on the

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side of weakness

43
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BSA

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considered the most accurate method for medication dosing with kids. (I though it was weight, but apparently not)

44
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3 mos Hemoglobin

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10.6-16.5

45
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Hot as a Hare (Temp), Mad as a Hatter (LOC), Red as a Beet (flushed face) and Dry as a Bone (Thirsty)

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Atropine Overdose

46
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18-27

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Neonates Hemoglobin

47
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Gonorrhea

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reportable disease

48
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area of induration is 5 mm in an immunocompromised patient

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PPD is positive

49
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area of induration is 10 mm in a normal patient

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PPD is positive

50
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area of induration is 15 mm in a patient who lives in an area where TB is very rare.

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PPD is positive

51
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Prolonged hypoxemia

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likely cause of cardiac arrest in a child

52
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Fluid volume overload

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caused by IVC fluids infusing too quickly

53
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can cause an S3

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CHF

54
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newly diagnosed hypertension patient should have

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BP assessed in both arms

55
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Coarctation of the aorta

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causes increased blood flow and bounding pulses in the arms

56
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Respiratory problems

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chief concern with CF

57
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Polyuria

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common with the hypercalcemia caused by hyperparathyroidism

58
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Nonfat milk

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reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure

59
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should lay on their left side with the HOB elevated 30 degrees.

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GERD

60
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Low-fowlers

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recommended during meals to prevent dumping

syndrome

61
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Limit fluids while eating

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Low-fowlers

62
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Can’t cough

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ineffective airway clearance

63
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crackles likely to be accompanied by

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hypoxia

64
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hypoxia

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which would manifest itself as mental confusion

65
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Crackles

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suggest pneumonia

66
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Absence of menstruation leads to

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osteoporosis in the anorexic

67
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Toddlers need to express

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autonomy (independence)

68
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Low magnesium and high creatinine signal

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renal failure

69
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usually the highest priority with RA

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Pain

70
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TB

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public health risk.

71
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status epilepticus.

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Level of consciousness is the most important assessment parameter

72
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verified by a drop in pressure with increasing heart rate

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Orthostasis

73
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Common sites for metastasis

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liver, brain, lung, bone, and lymph

74
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Bence Jones protein in the urine confirms

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multiple myeloma

75
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rheumatic fever can lead to

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cardiac valves malfunctions

76
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when phenylalanine increases

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brain problems occur

77
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Tensilon test given if muscle is tense in

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myasthenia gravis

78
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milieu therapy

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taking care of patient/environment

79
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cognitive therapy

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counseling

80
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crisis intervention

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short term

81
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Signs of hypoxia

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restless, anxious, cyanotic tachycardia, increased resps

82
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monitor ABG’s

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Signs of hypoxia

83
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is in the interstitial space not in the cardiovascular space

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edema

84
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in pH regulation the 2 organs of concern are

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lungs/kidneys

85
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The person who hyperventilates is most likely to experience

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respiratory alkalosis

86
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Dumping syndrome

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increase fat and protein, small frequent meals, lie down after meal to decrease peristalsis, wait 1 hr after meals to drink

87
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Cushing’s syndrome

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have extra “cushion” of hormones

88
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Thyroid storm

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HOT (hyperthermia)

89
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Myxedema coma

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COLD (hypothermia)

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