OK I know this sounds stupid but I have a friend that gets really freaked out before big tests like finals, HESI, NCLEX, and usually we get together and a few days before I start throwing out random facts at her. On 2 different tests she said the only way she got several questions was from the random facts that I threw at her that she never would have thought of!
SOOOOO..... I thought that if yall wanted to do this we could get a thread going and try to throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember". NCLEX is coming and the more I try to review content the more I realize that I have forgotten so......here are my 5 random facts for ya:
OH and BTW these came from rationales in Kaplan or Saunders no made up stuff:
1️⃣ A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.
2️⃣ After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine.
3️⃣ Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves
4️⃣ The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate
5️⃣ Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact.
Oh, ohh, one more...
? Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone
Uses: Chamomile is often used in the form of a tea as a sedative.
Reactions: Allergic reactions can occur, particularly in persons allergic to ragweed. Reported reactions include abdominal cramps, tongue thickness, tightness in the throat, swelling of the lips, throat and eyes, itching all over the body, hives, and blockage of the breathing passages. Close monitoring is recommended for patients who are taking medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin.
Echinacea
Uses: Largely because white blood cells in the laboratory can be stimulated to eat particles, Echinacea has been touted to be able to boost the body's ability to fight off infection.
Reactions: The most common side effect is an unpleasant taste. Echinacea can cause liver toxicity. It should be avoided in combination with other medications that can affect the liver (such as ketaconazole, leflunomide (Arava), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), isoniazide (Nizoral).
St. John's Wort
Uses: St. John's Wort is popularly used as an herbal treatment for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. It is technically known as Hypericum perforatum. Chemically, it is composed of at least 10 different substances that may produce its effects. The ratios of these different substances varies from plant to plant (and manufacturer). Studies of its effectiveness by the National Institutes of Health are in progress.
Reactions: The most common side effect has been sun sensitivity which causes burning of the skin. It is recommended that fair- skinned persons be particularly careful while in the sun. St. John's wort may also leave nerve changes in sunburned areas. This herb should be avoided in combination with other medications that can affect sun sensitivity (such as tetracycline/Achromycin, sulfa- containing medications, piroxicam (Feldend). St. John's wort can also cause headaches, dizziness, sweating, and agitation when used in combination with serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil).
Garlic
Uses: Garlic has been used to lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Reactions: Allergic reactions, skin inflammation, and stomach upset have been reported. Bad breath is a notorious accompaniment. Studies in rats have shown decreases in male rats' ability to make sperm cells. Garlic may decrease normal blood clotting and should be used with caution in patients taking medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin /Coumadin.
Feverfew
Uses: Most commonly used for migraine headaches.
Reactions: Feverfew can cause allergic reactions, especially in persons who are allergic to chamomile, ragweed, or yarrow. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or Motrin) can reduce the effect of feverfew. A condition called "postfeverfew syndrome" features symptoms including headaches, nervousness, stiffness, joint pain, tiredness, and nervousness. Feverfew can impair the action of the normal blood clotting element (platelets). It should be avoided in patients taking medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin).
Ginko Biloba
Uses: This herb is very popular as a treatment for dementia (a progressive brain dysfunction) and to improve thinking.
Reactions: Mild stomach upset and headache have been reported. Ginko seems to have blood thinning properties. Therefore, it is not recommended to be taken with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or Motrin), or medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Ginko should be avoided in patients with epilepsy taking seizure medicines, such as phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and phenobarbital.
Ginseng
Uses: Ginseng has been used to stimulate the adrenal gland, and thereby increase energy. It also may have some beneficial effect on reducing blood sugar .in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Reactions: Ginseng can cause elevation in blood pressure, headache, vomiting, insomnia, and nose bleeding. Ginseng can also cause falsely abnormal blood tests for digoxin level. It is unclear whether ginseng may affect female hormones. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. Ginseng may affect the action of the normal blood clotting element (platelets). It should be avoided in patients taking aspirin, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or Motrin), or medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Ginseng may also cause headaches, tremors, nervousness, and sleeplessness. It should be avoided in persons with manic disorder and psychosis.
Ginger
Uses: Ginger has been used as a treatment for nausea and bowel spasms.
Reactions: Ginger may lead to blood thinning. It is not recommended to be taken with medications that prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin).
Saw Palmetto
Uses: Saw palmetto has been most commonly used for enlargement of the prostate gland. Saw palmetto has also been touted as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic to prevent bladder infections.
Reactions: This herb may affect the action of the sex hormone testosterone, thereby reducing sexual drive or performance (e.g., estrogen replacement therapy and oral contraceptives...")
ok, sorry i have not been writing anything but, i took my nclex on monday morning. i had 75 questions and only 15 were multiple choice. i'll give you all 3 guesses what the other ones were. yep, sata!!! so i really thought i had failed big time. i could not pass a sata practice question for anything. i had 2 questions re: delegation, a few infection control, lots of teaching, priortization ( which is my strength ). only 3-4 questions that were straight up plain knowledge of the disease process/etiology. i did not want to scare anyone earlier about how many sata question i got. the last few questions were the only ones that were hard. :wink2: so my advise is to focus on having very well rounded knowledge base. this will be your biggest help. they don't ask too many " straight up " questions. they want to know how you as the nurse are going to use that knowledge to provide safe care. again, sorry about not telling anyone. i did not want to hear " you'll do well, or anything else" before the exam and then have to come back and say i did not do well. you have all been sooooo supportive and wonderful and i could not have done this without this thread. you'd do well to use this thread as a supplement to your studies. be sure to write in some facts and double check them before you print them. this was a big help for me. it made the material stick in my head. i did not " do alot of questions ". i did 3 practice exams with nclex 3500, got 56% on first one ( very discouraging ), got 78% on the next, and 74% on the 3rd. i took 1 test that was all alternate questions only and scored a zero. so if i can do it with those scores, so can you.
:flwrhrts::prdnrs::flwrhrts: melinurse rn
:icon_hug::icon_hug:melinurse rn!!! congratulations, i knew you tested that day and i knew you would do well!!! i am so happy for you and so proud of you!! i posted in your "i passed the nclex" thread.
ü convey hope to client that crisis can be resolved.
ü a crisis adaptation is considered normal up to one year period.
ü disulfiram is antabuse used as an aid in the management of selected chronic alcoholic patients. and patients must be fully informed about the disulfiram-alcohol reaction.
ü adverse effects include optic neuritis, peripheral neuritis, polyneuritis
ü contraindications: - patients who are receiving or have recently received metronidazole, paraldehyde, alcohol, or alcohol-containing preparations such as cough syrups, elixirs.
ü generally it is ok to delegate actions that involve stable clients or standards and unchanging procedures. do not delegate on the things that demand your professional judgment.
hemonomous hemianopsia describes the loss of visual fields on the nasal side and the opposite temporal side due to damage of the optic nerves.
]Doing the neurology thing for now. Till I am done with grad school. I plan to continue on for MSN,NP. Then I'd like to teach nursing, maybe? My hubbie says I am not allowed to take anymore tests though.:chuckle He says I am a "nut case for several days before and after any test ".:chuckle I'll still be around though. Like a silent stalker. Loved your words of wisdom. Look on my other thread about 75 questions and being neurotic. Thanks alot JackICU.
]Doing the neurology thing for now. Till I am done with grad school. I plan to continue on for MSN,NP. Then I'd like to teach nursing, maybe? My hubbie says I am not allowed to take anymore tests though.:chuckle He says I am a "nut case for several days before and after any test ".:chuckle I'll still be around though. Like a silent stalker. Loved your words of wisdom. Look on my other thread about 75 questions and being neurotic. Thanks alot JackICU.
Neurology is very good. NICU is better though... Good luck with your MSN NP in the future. One of my friends just became a NP last month and she already got a very good job offer ($$$$) I'll be applying to anesthesia schools after 2 years of ICU experience. My goal is to be a CRNA... (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). I still have a long way to go.
Best wishes in Neurology. That was one of my favorite subjects during nursing school... I'll always remember that LP (lumbar puncture) is always contraindicated for a pt with increased ICP b/c risk of brain herniation (NCLEX LOL) Of course you know what I am talking about!
ü pain should not be present after cataract surgery
ü guiac-positive stools indicate gi bleeding
ü frequent swallowing after trance sphenoidal hyophysectomy and tonsillectomy indicates hemorrhage.
ü vastus lateralis is im administration site for 6month infants
ü for toddlers above 18 months ventrogluteal
ü the deltoid and gluteus maximus are appropriate sites for children
ü diazepam is effective for short-term antanxiety:
ü benztropine is antiparkinsonian agent used to control the extra pyramidal effects of such as chlorpromazine hydrochloride and thioridazil hydrochloride
ü chlorpromazine is used to controle the sever symptom hallucination thought disorder and agitation seen in clients of psychosis.
I have been reading this post and the random facts are really an awesome way to supplement studying! I have been reading that so many people have gotten so many SATA questions on the NCLEX. This really scares me since I usually miss these questions on the practice exams. I am wondering if anyone knows of a website that offers (free, of course) practice SATA questions.
I test on the 20th and I am really starting to freak out about it! I have really bad test anxiety, but I am going to try my best to stay calm and stay focused on the big day.
Thanks for the info and Congrats to everyone who passed the NCLEX!!
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Congradulations Melinurse . I am so happy for you