NCLEX Flashcards
(752 cards)
Why do you not massage the injection site when given Haloperidol Deconoate?
Medication is irritating to subcutaneous tissue
What happens during a Non-stress test (pregnacy)
Fetal monitor is attached
Mom will push button when fetal movement is felt
Type of medication is Ketoconazole?
Antifungal med used for treatment of candidiasis
What signs of anxiety would indicate in injection of diazepam?
Restlessness
tachycardia
What is best practice for a pt that starts to present good behaviors?
Give the pt unsolicited attention
What type of food should a pt avoid to prevent dumping syndrome?
Carbs
Should a single use catheter be reused at home by pt doing self care?
No
Why is Ibuprofen contraindicated in pt with bleeding disorders?
NSAIDs increase bleeding by decreasing platelet aggregation.
What type of medication is Naproxen?
NSAID
What is the best medication to give a pt with a bleeding disorder for pain control?
Acetaminophen
What does the medication Sucralfate do?
Forms barrier on gastro mucosa (helps to increase absorption)
What happens to mom’s Dex after delivery?
Rapid drop
What does a placenta do related to mom’s insulin levels?
Placenta in an insulin antagonist and it will stop the insulin from counteracting the glucose in both mom’s and baby’s system
What type of medication is Famotidine and when should it be taken?
H2-Histamine blocker that reuces food-induced acid secretions
Take meds before bed
Is the outside of a bottle of sterile liquid considered sterile?
No
What is a side effect of Tetracycline HCL?
Photosensitivity
What is the first phase of rape recovery?
Disorganization: guilt, self-blame, shock, sobbing, insomnia, nightmares
What are normal symptoms of pt one month after major surgery?
Difficulty coping, frequent crying
What does the drug Glipizide do?
Stimulates pancreas to release insulin
What pt characteristic makes them more likely for developing Herpes Zoster?
Immunocompromised
What is a side effect of Terbutaline for a woman in labor?
Maternal Tachycardia
What is the drug Terbutaline used for in the OB setting?
Delay preterm labor
Why is it important to give prescribed insulin even when pt is feeling sick and not eating?
Illness can raise the dex level, so the insulin administration is still important.
At what age can in infant sit up and play peek-a-boo, and say mama and dada?
10 months