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Misc. Final Test Flashcards

1
Q

Maxium amount of daily tylenol

A

4000

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2
Q

Is Tylenol (Acetaminophen) an NSAID?

A

No, doesn’t reduce inflammation.

Nor does it upset the stomach

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3
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Test to consider before giving Acetaminophen.

A

Liver function
Renal function

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4
Q

Hot or cold therapy maybe contradicted on which type of patients

A

Hot
Impaired sensation
Neuropathy, Paralysis

Vascular compromised

Cold

Tissue damage

Vasoconstriction

Cold alrgies
Raunalds

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5
Q

Give Hot or Cold Therapy for…

Muscle pain and stiffness

Arthritis

Chronic

Before stretching

A

Hot

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6
Q

Give hot or cold therapy before…

Acute injuries or swelling

Joint injuries

Migraine or headache

Insect bites

Burns or sunburns

Fever

A

Cold

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7
Q

Concerns with left sided heart failure (2)

A

Pulmonary congestion
Pulmonary edema

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8
Q

Assess

RR
Potential Nausea/ Emisis
Constipation
Hepatic & Renal function

A

Considerations of morphine

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9
Q

ICP (Increased Cranial Pressure)
Allergy
RR <12
Seizures
MAOIs

Are contradictions for this medicine

A

Morphine

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10
Q

_______ causes muscle tetany (spasms), cramps, and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (4+ on the grading scale).

_______ causes muscle weakness and diminished or absent deep tendon reflexes

A

Hypocalcemia

Hypercalcemia

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11
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Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) is a cation-exchange resin used to treat

A

hyperkalemia >5

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12
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furosemide is the trade name for

A

Lasix

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13
Q

Why LR is given after DKA

A

Acid base correction and replace electrolytes

contain chloride concentrations similar to those in human plasma and do not induce metabolic acidosis.

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14
Q

Acetaminophen, also known as ______, is a medication that can be used to address both headaches and mild cough symptoms.

However, if the cough is persistent or severe, it may be beneficial to consider specific cough medications, such as those containing dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, or other cough suppressants.

A

Tylenol

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15
Q

Can people have a tolerance to opoids without using them previously

A

Yes

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16
Q

Exp. As a child you bumped your head and to relieve pain a relative told you to rub the hurt area.

This is an example of….

A

Gate theory

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17
Q

Exp. Brain Freeze aka Kerh’s sigs

Exp. Back hurts when having Gallbladder pain

A

Refered pain

18
Q

Nociceptive pain is….

A

Sharp pain

Exp. Sports injury, dental , arthritis

19
Q

Neuropathic pain exp….

A

Phantom limb theory

20
Q

Breakthrough pain….

A

Severe pain that erupts while a patient is already medicated with long-lasting painkillers

21
Q

Stress response from Surgery produces

HR
RR
BP

A

All increased

22
Q

Cultures have different coping mechanics.

Some are more stoic and controlled

True or False

A

True

23
Q

Access pain medication kick in time

IV
PO

A

IV 30
PO 60

24
Q

Which pain scale is used for people who cant communicate. Coma, Hospice, quadriplegic

A

FLACC

25
Q

Which group of people are most likely to deny pain

A

Old

26
Q

Acute pain related to tissue trauma and relfex muscle spasms R/T fractured femur AEB patient rates pain 8 /10

This is a nursing Diagnosis for…

A

Impaired Comfort

27
Q

Hot Cold therapy is an order needed?

A

No

28
Q

1 Rule of Patient Controlled Anagelsiac

A

Only patient can push the button

29
Q

If epidural pain med isn’t working first….

A

Check it is placed correctly

30
Q

Can you ever give more than 4,000mg of Acetaminophen?

A

Yes, even though 4,000 is the limit

For a short time a patient can receive more

31
Q

Codeine, dihydromorphone, or Tramadol is this STEP of the Pain Ladder

A

2nd

32
Q

When to go Aspirin (NSAID)

A

Antiplatelets

33
Q

Peptic ulcer, bleeding, renal impairments, Sulfonylureas, NSAIDS/ Platelets

Contradictions for

A

Aspirin

34
Q

More than 4,000 mg of Asprin in 24 hours could have this side effect.

A

Liver necrosis

35
Q

Acetaminophen + Codine =

A

Tylenol 3 & 4

36
Q

Acetaminophen + hydrocodone =

A

Vicodin, Lortab, Norco

37
Q

Acetaminophen + oxycodone =

A

Percocet

38
Q

Resp. Depression
Constipation
Itching

SE for

A

Opiods

39
Q

Mg think

A

Reflexes

40
Q

Morphine Sulfate is contradicted for patients with…

A

Hypovolemia

41
Q

Naloxone is to be given…

A

0.1 mg every 2-3 minutes

NURS 1245 (12 decks)

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