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
Hi, Im taking my nclex in about 10 days and I come and scan through this site once in a while. I think I need to take 2 days to just read through each page on this thread. There is GREAT info on here from everyone. Thank You all!
1 Decongestants cause vasoconstriction, which will cause an increas in the blood pressure. This will increase the difficulty in maintaining control of the client's hypertension. It may also cause a headache, but this is secondary to the increase in blood pressure
I just took my NCLEX-RN about twelve hours ago so I don't know my results yet (the computer shut off at 75 questions); but, I would like to thank the genius that came up with My chicken hez TB, SSSPPPIDERMMMAN, MRS.WEE, and VCHIPS. It came in very handy!
This thread was very helpful, thanks everyone for your tips. Now let's pray that I passed!
sulfamylon (burn cream) - a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and when systemically absorbed, can precipitate metabolic acidosis. bacterial growth under the eschar is what the medication is used to treat; fluids are increased with the client with burns, but the medication also has a sulfa base and increasing fluids is appropriate with it as well; causes a burning or stinging sensation on application, and pain management should be planned; old ointment should not be removed.
glaucoma has a strong hereditary tendency. those with a family history of glaucoma should have intraocular pressure monitored yearly after the age of 30 instead of waiting until after the age of 40 as would low-risk individuals.
methotrexate- causes gi tract irritations from toxicity; avoid sunlight and maintain effective birth control while on the medication.
older adult with alcohol withdrawal - short-acting benzodiazepines, such as ativan, are preferred in older clients or when liver damage is suspected, because it is not metabolized by the liver
donepezil (aricept) - cholinesterase inhibitor drug indicated for treatment of alzheimer's type dementia
postural hypotension occurs with phenothiazides.
cocaine withdrawal - physical activity will help to dissipate anxiety and decrease the cravings
delirium tremens - alcohol withdrawal syndrome, which occurs most often after 24 hours; visual and tactile hallucinations, confusion, tachycardia, and possibly seizures
i just took my nclex-rn about twelve hours ago so i don't know my results yet (the computer shut off at 75 questions); but, i would like to thank the genius that came up with my chicken hez tb, ssspppidermmman, mrs.wee, and vchips. it came in very handy!
this thread was very helpful, thanks everyone for your tips. now let's pray that i passed!
I saw here that they were discussing with MI between morphine and oxygen first and they were using MOAN. however I HAVE THE NEW verion and it says ONAM
O- Oxygen
N- Nitro
A- Aspirin
M- Morphine
this is the fall 2008 version of nurses made incredible easy.
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cushings syndrome- overactivity of adrenal cortex, tumor of adrenal gland
moon face, buffalo hump, obese trunk with thin arms and legs
fragile skin, they easily bruise
assess for osteoporosis, fractures, renal stones
hyperglycemia, may develop DM
mood swings
get infections easily
muscle weakness
masculine characteristics in females (facial hair)
hypertension
potassium depletion, sodium and water retention, metabolic alkalosis