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1
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Antidote for tylenol overdose

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acetyl cystiene

2
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Rule of 9s for burns

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Legs - 18%
Arms - 9%
Trunk - 36%
Perineum - 1%

3
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Pemphigus Vulgaris

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Epidermis can be rubbed off by slight friction or injury

4
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PQRST for pain

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Precipitating factors 
Quality of the pain 
Region or Radiation of the pain  
Severity of the pain
Timing of the pain 
How the pain affects yoU
5
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signs and symptoms of air embolism

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Chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxia, anxiety, tachycardia, and hypotension

6
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signs and symptoms of sepsis

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Fever, chills, and general malaise.

7
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signs and symptoms of Fluid overload

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increased intravascular volume, which increases the blood pressure and the pulse rate as the heart tries to pump the extra fluid volume. Fluid overload also causes neck vein distention and shifting of fluid into the alveoli, resulting in lung crackles.

8
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Insulin glargine (LANTUS

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a long-acting recombinant DNA human insulin that is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It has a 24-hour duration of action and is administered once a day, usually at bedtime.

9
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In a dark-skinned client, petechiae are best observed….

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in the conjunctivae and oral mucosa

10
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In a dark-skinned client, jaundice is best observed

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in the sclera of the eye

11
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In a dark-skinned client, cyanosis is best observed

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on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

12
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Advance directive

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Addresses withdrawal of life support or withholding of life saving interventions and identifies who will make care decisions if patient is unable to. Two unrelated people need to sign the document. Also known as a living will.

13
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Amiodarone

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Anti-dysrhythmic - requires continuous cardiac monitoring and to be given via an IV pump.

14
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Pentamidine isethionate

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Anti-infective can cause severe hypotension. Patient should be positioned supine.

15
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Medical asepsis

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Clean technique includes procedures to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms like hand washing.

16
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Surgical asepsis

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Sterile technique - like applying a sterile dressing.

17
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Calculating IV Drop rates

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       time in minutes
18
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Primary nursing

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RN performs all tasks needed by the client to optimize care.

19
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Normal ICP

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5-10 mmHG

20
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Cushings reflex

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Late sign of increased ICP

21
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Myleogram

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a diagnostic imaging procedure done by a radiologist. It uses a contrast dye and X-rays or computed tomography (CT) to look for problems in the spinal canal, including the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues. It is also known as myelography.

22
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Paget’s disease

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Abnormal breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal growth of new bone. New bone is bigger, weaker and contains new blood vessels

23
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Fasciculations

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Abnormal muscle twitching under the skin.

24
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Osteomalacia (adult rickets)

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Softening of the bones caused by a lack of vitamin D.

25
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Side effect of Dantrolene

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Liver damage

26
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Administer iron with what type of fluid?

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Something that contains Vitamin C (OJ, tomato juice). Also should be taken with a straw to avoid staining teeth.

27
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Cognitive therapy

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How an individual feels and behaves is determined by how they thing about the world and their place in it. Therapy often used for depression patients.

28
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How to avoid getting Histoplasmosis

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Avoid exposure to fungus (bird droppings, mushroom cellars, floor of chicken house, bat caves).

29
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Hypoglycemia level

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Blood glucose level <70mg/dL

30
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Croup

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Respiratory illness affecting the trachea, larynx, and bronchi. Causes a barking cough and stridor. Treated with corticosteroids.

31
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Purines

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End product of protein metabolism. To avoid these do not eat meats, fish etc.

32
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Asterixis

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Rapid, nonrhythmic abnormal muscle tremor of the wrists and fingers associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

33
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Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, what is the nursing priority?

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Dehydration is a major concern as it can be severe and progress rapidly.

34
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Situational crisis

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Crisis with an external source and generally an unanticipated event. i.e. divorce, death, abortion, change in financial state

35
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Signs of aspirin toxicity

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  1. Ringing in the ears

2. Hyperventilation