by pretty_nurse1028

hi anyone here planning to take nclex rn? lets share tips in studying, fact throwing..

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Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

I am going to try suzannes plan. Good to all taking the nclex. Here is a fact. If you are having a MI the pneumonic is MONA, morphine, O2, nitro and asprin

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

OH wow, that's me! I graduate in 8 weeks and will be studying for the NCLEX beginning December 5th which is 3 days after my final exam.
I can't believe it's almost here!

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

Mixy u & I are going 2 be studying 2gether, because I am done also in December. Good luck

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

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Cocaine= Sever cravings, drpression, hypersomnia, fatigue

Heroin= Runny nose, Yawning , fever, muscle & joint pain, diarrhea (Remember Flu like symptoms)

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Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

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3. Croup: seal-bark cough, dyspnea, inspiratory stridor, irritable. In children considered a medical emergency due to narrowed airway

4. Skull fracture: Battle's sign (bruising over mastoid bone) and raccoon eyes

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lets keep sharing and learning...

gosh study study study

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

chemo drugs: in case of extravasation...stop infusion...remove any remaining drug from tubing and aspirate the infiltrated area...do not remove needle...notify doctor.

hope this helps..lets keep sharing and learning...

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

Originally Posted by PEBBLES1

I am going to try suzannes plan. Good to all taking the nclex. Here is a fact. If you are having a MI the pneumonic is MONA, morphine, O2, nitro and asprin

pebbles, what materials r u using for nclex rn test? did u already take suzzanes plan? how is it?

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

hi i am happy to be a part of this group.

pharm cal- would u like to try this
calculating flow rate- dose(kg/min) x wt in kgx 60(m/hr)
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concentration of infusion (units/ml)
eg.a client weighs 130lbs and has a dopamine order at 8mcg/kg/min.what rate should the infusion pump be set for a solution of 400mg in 250mls of D5?

Re: february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

rate(ml/ml x concentration(unit/hr
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time 60min/hr xweight in kgs
a client to receive dopamine@12ml/hr, the solution has D5W 250ml/hrmgs of dopamine. she weighs 133lbs
What is the dosage in mcg/kg/min this patient is receiving?
NB:flow rate 12ml/hr
SOLUTION 200MG DOP/250CC D5W. to convert lbs to kgs in weight is 133/ 2.2= 60.45kgs
***find concentration of dopamine in 1cc.
200mg/250mls=xmg/1ml.
x= 0.8mg/ml concentration is 0.8x 1000(mcg per 1mg=800mcg/ml.
12ml/hr x800unit/ml
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time 60min/hr x60.45{wg in kg)
=2.65mcg/kg/min