NCLEX Review 2 Flashcards
Pressure ulcer intervention
Conductive hearing and Sensorineural hearing loss
Conductive hearing is caused by Obstruction
Sensorineural hearing is caused by impairment of the neeve fibers
Pheochromocytoma may cause
Hyperglycemia
Meds that treat hypercalcemia
Phosphorus
Calcitonin
IV Biphosphonates
Methotrexate teaching
May cause bleeding, bruising easily
Take with folic acid
Avoid large crowds and wash your hands
Alternative treatments for anxiety
ST John wort
Kava
Passion flower
A client in pain will have those symptoms
Nausea and vomiting
Diaphoresis
Increased pulse
Tachypnea
Increased blood pressure
Increased blood glucose
Dilated pupils (mydriasis)
NG tube irrigation process
Draw up to 30 ml of warm water in syringe
Place the tip of the syringe in the tube gently to instill warm water
After instilling water hold the end of the NG tube over an irrigation tray
Observe for return of NG drainage into an available container
What to monitor when client taking clozapine
Weight
CBC (depressed wbc neutropenia)
Fasting blood glucose ( hyperglycemia)
Total cholesterol ( hyperlipidemia )
Hpyonatremia may be caused by
Addison disease
Hypernatremia signs and symptoms
Anthrax is spread
Breathing in the infected spores ( bacillus anthracis )
Eating raw or contaminated meat
Cutaneous anthrax ( bacteria enter a cut or scratch in the skin)
Medication for cystic fibrosis
Multivitamin
Simvastatin
Salmeterol
Moro reflex is absent by what month
6 months
9 months baby expectation
Pediculosis treatment need to be
Repeated after 7 to 10 days
Panic disorder meds
Amitriptyline
Diazepam
Phenelzine
Calcium promote
Blood clotting
What landmark to use when measuring abdominal girth in client with ascites
Umbilicus
Fluoxetine teaching
Take in the morning due to insomnia
Laboratory value that indicate TPN is working
Albumin in normal range
Increased risk for geriatric client
Glaucoma
Cataract
Harsh , whooshing or blowing sound indicate what heart tones :
Heart murmur
Amphitericin B is prescribed for
Meningitis
Histoplasmosis
Preventive treatment for amphotericin B infusion
Diphenhydramine
Acetaminophen
0.9 saline bolus
Lightening ? Ballottement ? Ambivalence ?
Lightening: descent of the fetus toward the pelvic inlet before labor , happen 2-3 weeks before natural onset of labor.
Ballottement : is an examination technique where a sudden tap on the cervix during vaginal examination
Ambivalence : when mother feel conflicted about the pregnancy in first trimester
Lab to monitor in client with cystic fibrosis
Blood glucose , as CF causes damage to pancreas
Myxedema coma ( hypothyroidism) lower what
Blood glucose
Dicyclomine is used to treat ?
Therapeutic response of dicyclomine ?
To treat Irritable bowel Syndrome
Therapeutic effect : decreased abdominal cramping associated with IBS
Amish patient teaching
They use traditional and alternative health care
Funerals are conducted in the home
Many choose to live without health insurance
Health is believe to be a gift from god
Non stress test is used :
To measure fetal heart rate
Ultrasound teaching
Require a full bladder, so you may need to fill up your bladder
Amniocentesis is used to
Determine gender of the fetus
Lung maturity
Neural tube defects
Chorionic villus is used to
Determined any chromosomal abnormalities , it’s performed at 10 weeks before natural
Oral glucose tolerance is used to
Determined if client got gestational diabetes , and it’s performed at 24-48 weeks
Meds for acute anxiety attack
Midazolam ( 2-5 minutes rapid onset , short duration 3 to 8 hours
Causes of hypocalcemia
Diseases that causes phosphorus level to increase
Tumor lysis syndrome
Hypoparathyroidism
Renal failure
Presumptive / probable / positive signs of pregnancy
Permissive hypertension during ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) allows blood pressure to up to :
185/110 , so continue to monitor if not over
Supraventricular tachycardia meds
Adenosine , follow by rapid push 0.9 % saline
Labs to monitor for regular insulin infusion
Hourly blood glucose
Potassium
Gastrectomy put client at risk for :
Pernicious anemia , so expect cyanocobalamin order
Infant with heart rate below than 60 , initial actuon would be
Call a code blue
Risk factor for prostate cancer
Diet high in animal fat
African american
Increased age, after. 40
Alendronate expected outcome
Inhibit bone resorption
Acute osteomyelitis manifestation
Localized bone pain
Fever
Swelling to the affected extremities
Positive end-expiratory pressure is used to :
Prevent closure of the small airways during expiration
Ropinirole is used to treat:
Parkison disease
Tetralogy of fallot defects
Ventricular septal defect
Overriding aorta
Pulmonary Artery stenosis
Concentric right ventricular hypertrophy
2 cup equal
8 ounces , 240 ml
Rubella may increase
Risk for developing congenital heart defect
Deficiency anemia expected finding
Tachycardia
Pica
Pallor
Fatigue
Botulism is caused by
Neurotoxin produced by clostridium botulinum bacteria
Botulism does what ?
Inhibit the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions
Citalopram is prescribed to client with
Depressive and anxiety disorder
Citalopram therapeutic action
Increase self esteem
Paget disease expected finding
Bone deformity
Levels of anxiety
Where to assess for jaundice in client with dark skin
Hard palate of the mouth
Hyponatremia signs and symptoms
Signs of atelectasis
Decreased tactile fremitus
Dulaglutide teaching
Has no peak
Administer once a week
Child with cleft lip is at risk for what complications
Ear infection
Acute graft rejection manifestations
Rising AST and ALT
Tachycardia , fever , RUQ, flank pain
Diminished or change in bile color
Increased jaundice
Hyperthyroidism ( Graves disease) teaching
Report blood pressure top number that exceeds 140, that’s a sign of thyroid storm
Moro reflex disappears at what age
3-6 months
Meds for Trichomonas Vaginalis
Metronidazole
Succinylcholine is intended to
Cause skeletal muscle paralysis……
It’s also given prior intubation
Infiltration
A non-vesicant drug enter the subcutaneous tissue
Heart failure manifestation
Tachypnea
Diaphoresis
Fatigue
Avolition is
The inability to sustain goal-directed activities, or lack of motivation
Hypothyroidism meds teaching
May cause insomnia , so take same time each day on empty stomach , 30 minutes before breakfast
Gastric analysis teaching
Be NPO 8-12 hours before the test
TPN teaching
Placing a mask on the client before changing the central line dressing
When giving digoxin to infant , the apical heart rate should be at least
90 beats per minute
MAOI is intended to treat
major depressive disorder
Clostridium difficile precautions type ?
Contact enteric precautions
CK-MB, creatine kinase myocardial peak ?
18 hours
Thick tenacious secretions that clear with coughing causes
Rhonchi
Lisinopril teaching
May cause Hyperkalemia
Limit intake of avocados, bananas , apricot , legumes
You may notice decrease in your ability to taste food
Lyme disease manifestations
Erythema migrans (bull’s eye rash)
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Malaise
Lymphadenopathy
Fatigue
Arthralgia
Benefits of delayed cord clamping
Increased blood volume
Decreased brain hemorrhage
Increase iron stores
SBAR
CPR teaching
Compression depth of two inches on the center breastine
Rate compression should be 100-120
Utilize early defibrillator
Carotid pulse check no longer than 10 seconds
How to determine gestational age
Ultrasonography
Benzodiazepines ( alprazolam ) should be avoided in client with
Hepatic encephalopathy
Bacterial pharyngitis is caused by :
Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
Lurasidone is used to treat
Bipolar disprder
Beta blocker mechanism of action
Block catecholaminrs from binding to the beta receptor
Reduce myocardial oxygen demand
Hydrochrolothiazide teaching
May cause photosensitivity, so avoid prolonged sun exposure
Cullen sign is a
Discoloration of the abdomen , periumbilical area…
And it’s a sign of pancreatitis
Carbon monoxide poisoning manifestations
Headache
Atrial fibrillation meds
Diltiazem
Subinvolution postpartum signs
Boggy uterus
Increased bleeding
Persistent lochia discharge
Most severe side effects of aspirin
Anaphylactic shock
Sterile technique teaching
Open sterile package away from my body
One inch (2.5 cm) border around a sterile drape can be touched with clean fingers
Object placed below waste is considered contaminated
RSV Respiratory synctial virus manifestations
Thin nasal secretions
Nasal flaring
Crackles in lungs
Cluster breathing is associated with
Lesions of the medulla or lower pons
Meds for akathisia
Propranolol
Halo fixator teaching
Report any fever or drainage at pin sites
Always keep the wrench taped to the front of the vest
When getting out of bed roll the side and on the mattress
Wear a cotton t-shirt under the vest to absorb any moisture
Complication of acute pericarditis
Cardiac tamponade
Before chest physiotherapy the nurse should
Administer prescribed bronchodilator
Meds for exacerbation of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prednisone
Valsartan mechanism of action
Antagonizes angiotensin II receptors
Urography teaching
Take laxative the night before to clear my bowel
Physiological changes during pregnancy
Increase heart size
Reduced renal threshold for glucose
Decreased esophageal sphincter tone
Contraction stress test teaching
You may need to stimulate your nipple during this test
Bupropion is contraindicated in client with
Bulimia nervosa
Diabetic foot care
Hyphema intervention
Shield the affected eye
Adult vital signs
Hypercyanotic tet spell meds
Morphine sulfate
Mycardial infarction meds
Beta blocker (lol)
Ferrous sulfate teaching
Dilute the medication in water or juice
Amphotericin B adverse effects
Hypokalemia, so monitor potassium
Early, late, variability decer
Early deceleration: when fetal heart rate decrease at the same time as a contraction.
Late deceleration: are a decrease in the fetal heart rate that occurs after a contraction
Variability : fluctuations from baseline
Aripiprazole indication
Schizophrenia
What part is being removed during wedge resection
A small, localized portion of the lung
Cataract teaching
You may have to quit driving until it get treated
Helicobacter pylori meds
Amoxicillin
Meds for hypertension associated with nephroblastoma
Enalapril
Position to prevent foot drop
Dorsifexion, where the foot is flexed upward , with toes pointing toward the ceiling
Meds for management of opioid use disorder
Naltrexone, Methadone , Buprenorphine
Treatment for adrenal crisis
Hydrocortisone
5% dextrose with 0.9 % normal saline
Normal urine output in children
More than 1.5 mL/kg/hr
Cholecystitis pain location
Right upper quadrant, radiating to the right shoulder and scapula
How to treat dystonia associated with administration of fluphenazine
Diphenhydramine
PET scan (Positron emission tomography) teaching
NPO
Blood glucose level below 150
What religion practice cremation
Hinduism
Cystic fibrosis signs and symptoms
Steatorrhea
Meconiun ileus
Salty sweat
Adventitious breath sounds
Severe anxiety manifestations
Feeling of impeding doom
U-Wave is caused by which electrolyte
Hypokalemia
Peaked T-Wave is caused by which electrolyte
Hyperkalemia
Acute mania treatment
Mood stabilizers ( valproic acid)
Subtance intoxication signs and syndromes
Beta adrenergic (formoterol) may cause
Insomnia
Respiratory rate and depth that are irregular and alternate with period of apnea and hyperventilation is what type of rhythm
Cheyne-stokes
Kussmaull respiration are characterized by
Respiratory that are abnormally deep , regular and increased in rate
Agonal breathing is characterized by
Gasping for air
Metformin teaching
May cause GI upset (bloating, loose stools)
Kawasaki disease signs and symptoms
May cause systemic vasculitis
Cardiac abnormalities (aneurysm)
Fever
Red, cracked lips , strawberry tongue, cervical lymphadenopathy
What to monitor during magnesium sulfate administration
Hyporeflexia
Areflexia
Respiratory depression
Cardiac arrest
Dexa scan teaching
Remove all metallic objects
ICP meds
Mannitol
Trazodone adverse effects
Priapism
Hepatic encephalopathy meds
Neomycin
Lactulose
Pelvic exam teaching
Avoid douching 24 hours before the examination
Herpes zoster PPE
Gown
Gloves
N95
Cardiac output formula
Heart rate X Stroke volume
Meds that treat allergic reaction from blood transfusion
Epinephrine
Diphenhydramine
Hydrocortisone
Poractant alfa indication
Used as pulmonary surfactant to treat and respiratory distress
Strabismus signs
Asymmetrical pin-point lights on pupild
Peritonitis client with need
Parenteral nutrition
Delirium tremes meds
Clonidine
Liver biopsy position
Right lateral
Early manifestations of ICP
Vomiting
Fluphenazine (antipsychotic) jndication
Schizophrenia
Fever associated with antipsychotic (fluphenazine ) is a sign of
NMS , which is a life threatening condition
Amniocentesis teaching
Need consent before procedure
Rh negative will receive prescribed rhogam
Report fever, leaking amniotic fluid , bleeding
May be completed at 14 weeks
May be completed on high risk pregnancy
Signs and symptoms of dialysis disequilibrium
Headache and nausea
Trousseau sign is associated with :
Low magnesiuim
Low calcium
Aortic regurgitation teaching
Increase preload in the left ventricle
Causes decrease cardiac output
Increases left ventricle end diastolic pressure
Prednisone teaching
Make you gain weight
Take in the morning with food
Experience mood changes while on this medicine
Meds that may cause hyperthermia
Halothane
Succinylcholine
Positive result of clonus example
Rapid , rhythmic muscle contraction
Chest tube teaching
Ambulate client with the device below the insertion site
Palpate around the insertion site for any crackle or popping
Rheumatic fever in pregnancy may cause
Valvular lesion , that may lead to cardiac stress during pregnancy
Hepatis A signs and symptoms
Nausea, vomiting , abdominal pain, fever, anorexia , dark urine, scleral icterus, pale stools, jaundice, pruritus
Position after kidney biopsy
Lay flat immediately after procedure
Typical vs Atypical antipsychotic
Agnosia
Inability to identify familiar objects or people
Complex partial seizure
Is a seizure that altered awareness for 1-3 minutes
Blood pressure in legs teaching
Systolic pressure usually higher by 10-40 mm Hg
Left ear myringotomy position
Left lateral recumbent
Meds for leg cramps during pregnancy
Magnesium
Hydralazine indication
Hypertension
Caffeine during pregnancy
Limit to less 200 mg/day
Lab to monitor for lithium
Creatine
TSH
Sodium
Client with leukemia is at risk for
Bleeding and recurrent infection
New onset of fixed and dilated pupil following stroke is a sign of
ICP , so monitor blood pressure
Factors that can influence cardiac output
Increased stroke volume
Increased blood volume
Increased sympathetic stimulation
Administration of positive inotropic drugs
Laryngotracheobronchitis meds
Nebulized racemic epinephrine
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Diabetic nephropathy meds
Enalapril
Immunization for age 50 and older
Zoster vaccine
Seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine
Phosphorus and calcium relationship
When one level , the other one decreases
Treatment for hirschsprung disease
Pull-through procedure
Levothyroxine adverse effects
Heat intolerance
Palpitations
Insomnia
Intussusception sign and symptoms
Red , currant jelly like stool
Hyphema position
Semi fowler
Halo sign is an indication for :
Basilar skull fracture
Ziprasidone indication
Decreased thought of persecution
Acute morning sickness meds
Acetazolamide
Myocardial infarction meds
Labetalol
Morphine sulfate
Nitroglycerin
Sounds that may auscultate during heart failure
S1
S2
S3
Sounds that may be heard during auscultation when patient experiencing myocardial infarction
Crackles
Clear liquid diet example
Nonstress test indicatiob
Assess fetal condition in third trimester
Tremor in hand is a sign of
End stage renal disease
Dexamethasone adverse effects
Infection
Peripheral edema
Insomnia
Oxaprozin indication
Osteoarthritis
Huntington disease signs and symptoms
Chorea
Hallucination
Weight loss
Guillain Barré syndrome signs and symptoms
Paresthesia
Lithium expected finding
Coarse hand tremor
Earliest sign of lithium toxicity
Blurred vision
Abnormal finding over adult lung tissue
Hyperresonance
Colonoscopy teaching
Do not take anything by mouth 4-6 hours before the test
NG tube teaching
Gerd disease teaching
Wear loose fitting clothes
Acute glomerulonephritis signs and symptoms
Proteinuria, hematuria, periorbital enema, weight gain , high blood pressure, decrease glomerular rate GFR
Contraindications for beta blockers administration
Cardiogenic shock
Bedpan teaching
Placing head of bed 30-60 degrees
Diabetes insipidus teaching
Weight yourself everyday
Log fluid intake and urine output
May need additional dose if you keep urinating a lot
Call 911 if develop confusion
Vitamin K to neonates teaching
Celiac disease signs and symptoms
Steatorrhea
Malnutrition
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Electrolyte derangement
Celiac disease intervention
Replace fluid and correct electrolytes imbalance