Midterm 1 Flashcards by shacole Nelson

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Adult Normal Range: HR

A

60-100 beats/min

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Adult Normal Range: BP

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APPROX 120/80

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Adult Normal Range: RR

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12-20 breaths/ min

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Adult Normal Range: Temp

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98.7 degrees F

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How does fever affect vital signs?

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increase in HR, RR, and temp with normal BP

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How does acute pain affect vital signs?

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increase in HR, RR, BP, with normal temp

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How does chronic pain affect vital signs?

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increase in HR with normal RR, BP, and temp

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How does exercise affect vital signs?

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increase HR, RR, BP, and temp

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abbreviation for before

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line over a

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abbreviation for after

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line over p

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twice a day abbreviation

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bid

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before meals abbreviation

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ac

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after meals abbreviation

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pc

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three times a day abbreviation

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tid

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four times a day abbreviation

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qid

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PO

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by mouth

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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PRN

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as needed

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SL

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sublingual

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What medication is usually given SL?

A

Nitroglycerin

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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IVP

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intravenous by push

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IVPB

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intravenous by piggyback

PR

per rectum

WNL abbreviation

within normal limits

VS abbreviation

vital signs

KVO abbreviation

keep vein open

know GTT abbreviation

drop

abbreviation for every

q

What is the purpose of a laxative?

to soften the stool; helps with stool elimination

What are some side effects of a laxative?

diarrhea, abdominal cramping and discomfort

What happens if a patient overuses laxatives?

there is a weakening of the bowel's expected response to distention from feces in the development of constipation

What is a stool softner?

Coalace

What is are common stimulants?

Dulcolax, senokot, and senna

What is a common fiber supplement?

Metamucil