Prometric 8 Flashcards
Disoreintation, wondering, forgetfulness
First sign of Lymphatic Encephalopathy
Excessive thought of importance or achievement, “ I am your King, so knell before me.”
Delusion of grandeur
When turned to side, upper half of body is pale, lower half is red this is?
Harlequinstign (Normal)
Common neurotransmitter that increases the heart rate?
EPINEPHRINE
Tachycardia, restless, agitation, confusion
First sign of Tofranil Toxicity
Anastomosis between the stomach and jejunum.
Gastrojejunostomy
Surgical opening of the abdomen.
Aparotomy
Chest pain or discomfort that is new, worsening, or occurs at rest. This is an emergency situation as it can precede a heart attack, serious abnormal heart rhythm, or cardiac arrest.
Unstable angina pectoris
Excessive fundal height inappropriate to
AOG
First sign of hydatidiform mole (H-mole)
It is common in Narcissistic individual.
Delusion of grandeur
Infant doubles birth weight (141lbs) at what age?
6 months
Common neurotransmitter that lowers the heart rate to normal level?
NOREPINEPHRINE
The average adult male hemoglobin is?
14-16 GMS/DL
Easy tiredness or fatigue
First sign of Hypothyroidism in adult
Cutting away or taking out.
Excision
Removal of lymph-node–bearing tissue as well as adjacent muscles and vessels of
the neck.
Radical neck dissection
Sore throat, fever, infection, jaundice
First sign of Thorazine Toxicity
Patient believes his body is full of cancer or legs had turned to stone.
Somatic delusion
Child triples birth weight (21lbs) at what age?
12 months
Lack of RBC will lead to?
ANEMIA
Changing cough character
First sign of lung Cancer or
Bronchogenic Cancer
Freezing of diseased tissue.
Cryosurgery
Floaters or flashes of light in front of eye
First sign of Retinal Detachment
Fluid between the lining of the heart (pericardium) and the heart itself. Often, this is due to pericarditis.
Pericardial effusion
Removal of an ovary.
Oophorectomy
Repair of a bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina.
Cystocele repair
Too much drooling of mucus and saliva in a newborn, suspect what?
Esophageal
Age that Double birth length?
4 years old
Allows periodic drug administration without increasing excessive fluid intake?
HEPARIN LOCK
Fruits that are rich in potassium?
ORANGES, BANANAS, GRAPE FRUITS
Lack of Hemoglobin will lead to?
ANEMIA (IDA
Pinpoint pupil, respiratory depression,
hypotension
First sign of Morphine-Demerol Toxicity
Correction of urinary stress incontinence by suspending the
bladder neck and proximal urethra to the symphysis pubis.
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
Correction of defects or deformities of the ear.
Otoplasty
Nausea, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea
First sign of Digitalis or Lanoxin toxicity
Unused Measles vaccine is usually discarded when?
8 hours
Polyuria, polydipsia
Diabetes insipidus due to lack of ADH or
vasopressin
Finger table foods is usually given when?
9 months
Removal of fatty tissue.
Lipectomy
Painless lymph, node enlargement in the
neck
First sign of Hodgkins Disease or
Malignant Lymphoma
Drug to help alcoholics withdraw gradually from alcohol (3-5 days)
Librium or Valium.
The expected side-effect of measles vaccine?
Mild fever, Rashes
Laxis, Bumex, Edecrine are under what group of diuretics?
LOOP DIURETICS
To shave, a patient with pacemaker should use?
PLAIN BLADE
Homan’s sign of positive on leg
dorsiflexion
First sign of thrombophlebitis
Raising the borders of an evacuated tumor sac or cyst to the edges of the incision and
stitching them there to form a pouch that gradually closes.
Marsupialization
A coronary artery is suddenly blocked. Starved of oxygen, part of the heart muscle dies.
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Balloon atrial septostomy.
Rashkind procedure
Suturing of an undescended testicle in the scrotum.
Orchiopexy
Ataxia, drowsiness, confusion
First sign of Valium Toxicity
