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
Works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels. It dialates
the blood vessels allowing blood to flow more easily.
Vasodilators usually are used in combination with a beta-blocker and/or a diuretic. In some cases with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or caldium channel blockers.
Side effects:
usually due to the the significant drop in blood pressure that they cause that include:
Wish I had looked at this before my boards. I couldn't remember the conversion numbers. Instead of using 2.2 I used 4.4. Did a lot of stupid things like that. Starting to study for the next round...even though I haven't gotten my results I almost know already!
following a tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy what postion should the child be placed in and why? side lying or prone (preferably side lying, recovery position) to prevent the risk of aspiration
how long does it take for brain death after oxygen supply is cut off? 4-6 minutes
how should you hold an infant when delivering back blows?
face down with the head lower than the trunk
at what age should abdominal thrust not be used?
one year and under due to risk of organ damage
most common site for bone marrow aspiration in children
posterior iliac crest
an infant is choking you open the mouth and see nothing, should you perform a finger sweep
no! blind finger sweeps are contraindicated in an infant because it could push the object further into the throat
depth of chest compressions in a child
1-1.5 inches
best location to check pulse during cpr in an infant? brachial
baby=brachial
best location to check pulse during cpr in a child? carotid
should a child with leukemia use a toothbrush? :no:no toothbrushes are considered too rough when a child is prone to gum bleeding, cotton swabs and mouthwashes are gentler ways to provide oral hygiene
what is hemarthrosis? bleeding into the joints
what are some symptoms of hemarthrosis? pain and tenderness in the joint, and restricted movement, continued bleeding results in a hot, swollen joint that is immobile
when a drug is administered via the spinal column, what is this route called? intrathecal
what abnormality during pregnancy would alert the nurse to a possible gi tract abnormality in the infant? polyhydramnios
whats a transesophageal fistula?the upper esophagus ends in a blind pouch, there is a fistula between the trachea and lower esophagus
what physical symptoms would you see in a neonate wth a transesophageal fistula? constant drooling and a lack of meconium stools due to a lack of indigestion of amniotic fluid in utero
whats the best position for an infant with tef? on their back with the upper body elevated this reduces the flow of gastric juices into the lungs and allows the secretions to pool in the blind pouch
cycloserine (seromycin) - antitb drug given after meals; neurotoxic; check for weekly serum drug level, should be less than 30 mg/ml
albuterol (adrenergic bronchodilator) - check for resp pattern, lung sound, pulse & bp bef & during therapy. ; wof wheezing (s/s of paradoxical bronchospasm) w/c cld be d/t excessive use of inhaler, notify physician.
enalapril (vasotec) - ace inhibitor; a/e is anigoedema or swelling of the tongue
thrombolytic therapy - contraindicated to those w/ severe uncontrolled hypertension d/t risk of cerebral hemorrhage; check bp if high bef administratn
procainamide - for cardiac dysrhythmias; toxicity s/e: confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased urination, n&v, tachydysrhythmia; check pr & bp
zaylee
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Vasodilators to TX high blood pressure
Catapres (clonidine)
Cardura (doxazosin)
Wytensin (guanabenz)
Hylorel (granadrel)
Tenex (guanfacine)
Apresoline (hydralazine)
Aldonet (methyldopa)
Loniten, (minoxidil)
Minipress (prazosin)
Hytrin (terazosin)
Works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels. It dialates
the blood vessels allowing blood to flow more easily.
Vasodilators usually are used in combination with a beta-blocker and/or a diuretic. In some cases with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or caldium channel blockers.
Side effects:
usually due to the the significant drop in blood pressure that they cause that include:
Fainting, rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat (palpitations),
H/A, fluid retention (edema), Gastrointestinal distubances (Hydralazine only), Hair growth (Minoxidil only), hypotension, drowsiness, dry moth, impotence (ED), fatigue, rapid retun of hypertension if medication is stopped abruptly, skin irritation (clonidine patch)