misc.

Question 1

where would you feel pain for appendicitis

Answer 1

mcburneys point- lower abdomen above right hip

Question 2

apraxia

Answer 2

loss of ability to perform a learned movement due to neuro impairment

Question 3

dysarthia

Answer 3

weakness of muscles used for speech

Question 4

dysphagia

Answer 4

difficulty swallowing

Question 5

aphasia

Answer 5

impaired communication.

Question 6

Heparin route

Answer 6

IV or SubQ

Question 7

How long until heparin works

Answer 7

immediately

- cant be given for more than 3 weeks except for lovenox (enoxaparin)

Question 8

antidote for heaprin

Answer 8

protamine sulfate

Question 9

labs for heparin

Answer 9

PTT

Question 10

can heparin or coumadin be used in pregnancy

Answer 10

heparin

Question 11

Coumadin route

Answer 11

PO

Question 12

How long until coumadin works

Answer 12

• Takes few days to a week to work
(likely 4 to 5 days)
• Pts can be on Coumadin for their
entire life

Question 13

Antidote for coumadin

Answer 13

• Antidote: Vitamin K

Question 14

Labs for coumadin

Answer 14

PT/INR

Question 15

The only antipsychotic that can be given to pregnant women is

Answer 15

Haldol

Question 16

2 muscle relaxants to know for the NCLEX

Answer 16

Baclofen Cyclobenzaprine

Question 17

S/e for baclofen and Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 17

1. fatigue and drowsiness

2. muscle weakness (paresis)

Question 18

3 teaching points for baclofen and Cyclobenzaprine

Answer 18

(1) Don’t drink
(2) Don’t drive
(3) Don’t operate heavy machinery