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[quote=Jules A;2887513]Great thread. Check all these for accuracy before committing them to memory of course and feel free to correct me if needed.


1. Dilantin can cause gingival hypoplasia, advise good oral hygiene and freq. dental visits, IVP 25-50 mg/min

..............taking you at your word,lol....it is gingival hyperplasia, not hypo

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ESSR method of feeding (cleft palate)

ENLARGE nipple
STIMULATE sucking
SWALLOW
REST

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Hi! Am new here but want to join in the fun...so here goes....

1)Immunizations
Before 1 years old:
Hep B3x):Only one that is given at birth and one month (3rd dose at 6 months)

IPV(4x), DTaP(5x), Hib(4x), PCV(4x): all given at 2, 4, & 6 months

Hib, PCV: again at 12-15month
DTaP: again at 12-18months
DTaP, IPV: last doses are given 4-6yrs

1yrs old and older:
MMR: (2x) 12-15months, then at 4-6 years* *if dose not given from 4-6 give from 11-12yrs old

Varicella Zoster: (1x) 12-18months

Td: (1x): 11-12yrs old

2)Fundal height: pt supine, measure from symphysis pubis to top of fundus, if patients is 18+ wks pregnant the height in cm will be same as weeks pregnant give or take 2 cm

3)Isolation**:

STRICT Contact: use universal precautions, gown when contact with pt., single pt. room in most situations

Used with: Any colonizing infections, MSRV, Fifths disease, RSV, infected wounds, skin, or eyes

STRICTER Droplet: include all universal precautions, gown, goggles, masks on you, on pt. if leaving room, single pt. rooms

Used with: Majority of infectious diseases

STRICTEST Airborne: include all universal precautions and negative pressure single patient rooms, gown, goggles, mask on you, mask on pt. if leaving room which should only be done if absolutely necessary

Used with:
Measles
Varicella
Disseminated Varicella Zoster
Tuberculosis

**Always check facilities policies when following isolation precautions/procedures

4) Self breast exams: do monthly, 7-10 days after menses

5) Pt's taking Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (for depression usually) should avoid foods containing tyramine which include

• Avocados, bananas
• Beef/chicken liver
• Caffeine
• Red wine, Beer
• Cheese (except cottage cheese)
• Raisins
• Sausages, pepperoni
• Yogurt, sour cream

Sorry it's so long-winded!! I used to study with a group of people throwing at facts like this too but having failed the NCLEX-RN twice now I am too embarrassed to contact any of them!! So it is nice to have found this community...

Ruth

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1. dumping syndrome-tx no fluids with meals /no high carbs /lie down after eating. they need a high fat high protien diet

2. multiple sclerosis- avoid hot showers and baths

3. parial thickness burns=blisters...... full thickness-charred, waxy

4 PKU- no nuts, meats, dry beans, eggs, dairy (basically no protein stuff) give specially prepared formula to baby because they can digest this protein well

5. introduce rice cereal to infant at 6 mos and strained veggies one at a time

6. pt must keep taking prescribed insulin on sick days, drink plenty of fluids and notify doctor. also insulin is also given when pt comes from surgery on NPO status because trauma and infection makes sugar go up!

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So, this thread gave me an idea. I decided to message some of my nursing friends on facebook & play an nclex fact tag game. I message them a fact & they shoot one right back @ me. So far, I've asked about 5 friends. I'll see how it goes. Hey, it definitely can't hurt!
GOOOOOOOODDDDDD LLLLLUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by methylene

Also, Calcium gluconate is only one available form. Hope this helps!

I don't know DIDDLY with unusual tracings, but as an aside Calcium Glugonate comes in at least four forms..IV, plus a gel, rinse, and as a nebulized med. Latter three are the antidote for hydroflouric acid exposure (nasty stuff used in some manufacturing plants!)

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In an infant of a diabetic mom, hypoglycemia 30-90 min after birth...then look for them to also have hypocalcemia after 24 hours

Non Stress Test on a preggo....should be REACTIVE (rise of 15 bpm above baseline for 15 sec) if it's NOT reactive they need a contraction stress test and the result that you want from it is NEGATIVE

With Diabetic Ketoacidosis don't give K+ until the patient has been hydrated and urine output is adequate.

Post-op Total Hip replacement-- abduction (toes pointing in) or patient laying on non-operative hip. Avoid adduction (letting the foot turn out)

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I love this thread!!! I am waiting for the approval to test letter and doing as much studing as possible. Thanks again!!!!

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mother/baby stuff

1. Rh negative mom gets Rhogam if baby Rh positive. Mom also gets Rhogam after aminocentesis, ectopic preganancy, or miscarriages.

2. fetus L/S Ratio less than 2= immature lungs......2-3=borderline....greater than 3=good lung maturity dude!! may give dexamethasone to speed up maturity if baby needs to be delivered soon.

3. prolasped cord position knee chest or trend..call for help!! GET THAT BOTTOM OFF THE CORD! SUPPORT CORD WITH YA HAND

4. decelerations early vs late----always good to be early but dont ever show up late. early mirrors the contraction, late comes after the contraction

5. LOCHIA SEQUENCE...lochia rubra- red, clotty....lochia serosa...pink, brown....lochia alba..white.........SHOULD NEVER HAVE A FOUL ODOR!

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Hey Nicole,

I was working on Maternity today tooo! When do you take your NCLEX??