Midterm 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Adult Normal Range: HR

A

60-100 beats/min

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2
Q

Adult Normal Range: BP

A

APPROX 120/80

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3
Q

Adult Normal Range: RR

A

12-20 breaths/ min

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4
Q

Adult Normal Range: Temp

A

98.7 degrees F

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5
Q

How does fever affect vital signs?

A

increase in HR, RR, and temp with normal BP

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6
Q

How does acute pain affect vital signs?

A

increase in HR, RR, BP, with normal temp

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7
Q

How does chronic pain affect vital signs?

A

increase in HR with normal RR, BP, and temp

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8
Q

How does exercise affect vital signs?

A

increase HR, RR, BP, and temp

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9
Q

abbreviation for before

A

line over a

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10
Q

abbreviation for after

A

line over p

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11
Q

twice a day abbreviation

A

bid

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12
Q

before meals abbreviation

A

ac

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13
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after meals abbreviation

A

pc

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14
Q

three times a day abbreviation

A

tid

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15
Q

four times a day abbreviation

A

qid

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16
Q

PO

A

by mouth

17
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

18
Q

PRN

A

as needed

19
Q

SL

A

sublingual

20
Q

What medication is usually given SL?

A

Nitroglycerin

21
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

22
Q

IV

A

intravenous

23
Q

IVP

A

intravenous by push

24
Q

IVPB

A

intravenous by piggyback

25
Q

PR

A

per rectum

26
Q

WNL abbreviation

A

within normal limits

27
Q

VS abbreviation

A

vital signs

28
Q

KVO abbreviation

A

keep vein open

29
Q

know GTT abbreviation

A

drop

30
Q

abbreviation for every

A

q

31
Q

What is the purpose of a laxative?

A

to soften the stool; helps with stool elimination

32
Q

What are some side effects of a laxative?

A

diarrhea, abdominal cramping and discomfort

33
Q

What happens if a patient overuses laxatives?

A

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

34
Q

What is a stool softner?

A

Coalace

35
Q

What is are common stimulants?

A

Dulcolax, senokot, and senna

36
Q

What is a common fiber supplement?

A

Metamucil