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 everyone i test on monday 1/12. I m just so nervous. Ihave been doing practice test and still doing it. So tired of studying actually. I have also been reading these facts. I love it full of good info. Any advice as what i should do during last moments? thanks
Here my some of the facts
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): rare disorder and occurs as a SE of antipsychotic meds (such as quetiapine (seroquel)) . Characterized by muscular rigidity, tachycardia, hyperthermia, sweating, altered consciousness, automic dysfunction and increase cpk.
Serotonin syndrome: reported in pt taking two or more medications that increase CNS serotonin levels by different mechanism. the most common drug combinations associated with serotonin syndrome involve the MAOIs, SSRI, and tricyclic antidepressants. the symptoms you see are confusion, nausea, palpitations, increased muscle tone and twitching muscles and agitation.
when taking iron--vit c enhances the absorption. liquid iron may discolor teeth, in that case pt may drink with orange juice through straw. drinking milk with Iron pill may not let iron be absorbed. Iron may cause n/v when taken in empty stomach...take with food.
atelplase (activase tissure plasminogen acivator) for the treatment of MI. Improved perfusion. return to ST segment to baseline on a 12 lead ECG.
GERD may be aggravated by fatty diet. A diet low in fat would decrease the symtoms of GERD. Cigarette smoking becuase of nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and meperidine (demerol) should be avoided. also encourage pt to eat small meals throughout the day rather than big meals.
Lithium-- pt will have increased thirst, increased urination therefore increased sodium loss through urine. encourage pt to take food that have sodium. also monitor for lithium levels...
thank you classic123 , it sure helped. i am studying from nclex rn 6th edition springhouse review and in assessment finding for hg is metabolic acidosis and subsequently in diagnostic evaluation for hg is alkalosis, that's why i was confused. now when you explained it to me i see it as a typing error . thanks again:)
Did anyone come across a list of diets for all the different diseases? I'am having trouble keeping them all straight ;-)
love 214 i found this helpful. scroll down to the diet section. (by the way cho--carbohydrate and chon-protein. I found the section on position helpful as well.
I am sorry probably it's the way I express myself in English. I've found two opposite findings in HG. one is acidosis ( from ketosis ), but ABG analysis reveals alkalosis ( loss of hydrogen from vomiting ) . for me it's confusing to find both at the same time. thank you Feliz3
Dear kocurik77,
I am so glad you found someone who was able to help you! feliz3
hi everyone i test on monday 1/12. I m just so nervous. Ihave been doing practice test and still doing it. So tired of studying actually. I have also been reading these facts. I love it full of good info. Any advice as what i should do during last moments? thanks
Here my some of the facts
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): rare disorder and occurs as a SE of antipsychotic meds (such as quetiapine (seroquel)) . Characterized by muscular rigidity, tachycardia, hyperthermia, sweating, altered consciousness, automic dysfunction and increase cpk.
Serotonin syndrome: reported in pt taking two or more medications that increase CNS serotonin levels by different mechanism. the most common drug combinations associated with serotonin syndrome involve the MAOIs, SSRI, and tricyclic antidepressants. the symptoms you see are confusion, nausea, palpitations, increased muscle tone and twitching muscles and agitation.
when taking iron--vit c enhances the absorption. liquid iron may discolor teeth, in that case pt may drink with orange juice through straw. drinking milk with Iron pill may not let iron be absorbed. Iron may cause n/v when taken in empty stomach...take with food.
atelplase (activase tissure plasminogen acivator) for the treatment of MI. Improved perfusion. return to ST segment to baseline on a 12 lead ECG.
GERD may be aggravated by fatty diet. A diet low in fat would decrease the symtoms of GERD. Cigarette smoking becuase of nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and meperidine (demerol) should be avoided. also encourage pt to eat small meals throughout the day rather than big meals.
Lithium-- pt will have increased thirst, increased urination therefore increased sodium loss through urine. encourage pt to take food that have sodium. also monitor for lithium levels...
Dear zoomzoom2425,
May you forget about all your insecurities by realizing that by getting prepared to take the NCLEX you are laying the foundations for your success, for the achievement of your goals. May you see the realization of your innermost dreams and focus on the fulfillment of the plans you so carefully created when you decided you wanted to be a nurse. May you be at ease and in control when you sit to take the NCLEX. Amen. feliz3
hi everyone i test on monday 1/12. I m just so nervous. Ihave been doing practice test and still doing it. So tired of studying actually. I have also been reading these facts. I love it full of good info. Any advice as what i should do during last moments? thanks
Here my some of the facts
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): rare disorder and occurs as a SE of antipsychotic meds (such as quetiapine (seroquel)) . Characterized by muscular rigidity, tachycardia, hyperthermia, sweating, altered consciousness, automic dysfunction and increase cpk.
Serotonin syndrome: reported in pt taking two or more medications that increase CNS serotonin levels by different mechanism. the most common drug combinations associated with serotonin syndrome involve the MAOIs, SSRI, and tricyclic antidepressants. the symptoms you see are confusion, nausea, palpitations, increased muscle tone and twitching muscles and agitation.
when taking iron--vit c enhances the absorption. liquid iron may discolor teeth, in that case pt may drink with orange juice through straw. drinking milk with Iron pill may not let iron be absorbed. Iron may cause n/v when taken in empty stomach...take with food.
atelplase (activase tissure plasminogen acivator) for the treatment of MI. Improved perfusion. return to ST segment to baseline on a 12 lead ECG.
GERD may be aggravated by fatty diet. A diet low in fat would decrease the symtoms of GERD. Cigarette smoking becuase of nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and meperidine (demerol) should be avoided. also encourage pt to eat small meals throughout the day rather than big meals.
Lithium-- pt will have increased thirst, increased urination therefore increased sodium loss through urine. encourage pt to take food that have sodium. also monitor for lithium levels...
Dear zoomzoom2425:
l pray we all pass nclex. l am taking the exam on the Tuesday the 13th. l have done my best and pray to pass.
feliz3 and dayo thank you very much for your support. I pray to god that i pass the exam. I feel grateful to have support not only from my family and friends but also here. I will pray for both of you as well. I will post tomorrow how the test goes. I really hope i pass...cant' afford to fail it. thank you for your words.
i am so glad you found someone who was able to help you! feliz3
thank you. reading these comments is very helpful for me. last time i've been working at hospital was 10 years ago. now i am starting all over again, new drugs, approach, information...everything in a new country and language. but i will do it . these thread gives me so many info that i wouldn't find in any book. and you guys are so supportive. good people make good nurses:)
placental grading system ( 0 - 3 gr. )- describes maturity of pl.
- higher than expected for gest. age ( grade iii. before 36th week ) ! possible insufficiency, fetal growth restriction should be considered
estriol levels increase prior to delivery, may identify premature labor risk
don't allow an agitated or confused pt. to have an mri
fractured or knocked-out tooth (avulsed )- the part or whole tooth should be rinsed off and placed in a glass of milk to preserve it ( pt. seen by dentist as soon as possible ).
phenazopyridine hydrochloride - for pain associated with uti, may change colour of urine to red or orange
- if sclera and skin become yellowish ! inadeqate clearance by kidneys - notify
- not for long - term th., especially with atb th (should not be taken longer than 2 days )
i want to first thank the person who posted these meds on this thread. it is very helpful. i went ahead and put in the definitions for these medications. please feel free to put any other info on any of these meds. some of these were on nclex rn the first time that i took it. thank you all for the wonderful fact throwing. i feel much more confident taking it for the 2nd time around.
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med-surg:
adrenaline - (epinephrine) is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. these effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, bronchodilator.
adriamycin - cancer drug, blood; lymph system; bladder; breast; stomach; lung; ovaries; thyroid; nerves; kidneys; bones; and soft tissues, including muscles and tendons.
alupent - bronchodilator, tx prevent asthma
aminophylline - bronchodilator
amoxil- antibiotic, ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and e. coli or salmonella infection.
amphogel - used to treat the symptoms of increased stomach acid in conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and stomach.
apresoline - it is used to treat high blood pressure
artane - treat parkinson's disease
aspirin - reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation
atrophine - treating spasms in the stomach, intestines, and other organs. it may also be used to decrease the production of saliva and secretions
benadryl- preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies or the common cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes, and relieving cough.
bentyl - ibs
calan - treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. it is also used for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers.
carafate - treating and preventing ulcers.
cardizem - (diltiazem) is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. treating supraventricular tachycardia,
ceclor - a cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph and steph.
chronulac - treats constipation.
codeine - treat mild to moderate pain.
cogentin - symptoms of parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle.
compazine - controlling severe nausea and vomiting and treating schizophrenia.
coumadin - warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots.
cytoxin - treating certain types of the following cancers: lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, eye cancer, and breast cancer.
decadron - dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections.
demerol - treating moderate to severe pain.
diamox - (acetazolamide) is used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to prevent acute mountain sickness (altitude sickness).
dilantin - treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures.
diuril - treating excess fluid buildup in the body caused by certain conditions or medicines.
dramamine- preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
ducolax - bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative, relieving occasional constipation and irregularity.
dyazide - hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
elavil- it is a member of the group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
flagyl - metronidazole is an antibiotic. it fights bacteria in your body. metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections of the lady parts, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract. this medication will not treat a lady partsl yeast infection.
garamycin - (gentamicin) is an antibiotic.
heparin - anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
inderal - treating high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers.
indocin - treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids).
inh - tb
insulin (all types)
intropin - (dopamine) increase bp and cardiac output.
isuprel - (isoproterenol) tx cardiac stimulation and bronchodilator.
kcl- potassium
keflex - )cephalexin) is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
lanoxin - (digoxin) is used to treat congestive heart failure. 0.5-2.0 ng/ml
lasix- (furosemide) is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
librium - treating anxiety disorders and withdrawal symptoms due to alcoholism. chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines
lomotil- (diphenoxylate) is an antidiarrheal medication.
lopressor - treating high blood pressure (metoprolol)
maalox - treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach.
mannitol - preventing or treating excess body water in certain kidney conditions, reducing swelling of the brain, or reducing pressure in the eye. used to force urine production in people with acute (sudden) kidney failure. increased urine production helps prevent the kidneys from shutting down, and also speeds up elimination of certain toxic substances in the body.
mefoxin - (cefoxitin) is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.
metamucil - (psyllium) treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity.
micronase - (glyburide) treating type 2 diabetes.
morphine - used to treat moderate to severe pain.
motrin - treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids).
mucomyst - antidote for tylenol over dose.
mycostatin - (nystatin) is an antifungal medication.
mysoline - (primidone) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.
nitroglycerin - preventing or relieving a sudden attack of angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease.
protamine sulfate - antidote for heparin overdose.
prozac - (fluoxetine)treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) in adults and children.
prevacid - lansoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. ppi take before meals
reglan - (metoclopramide) prevent the nausea and vomiting. gi stimulate 30 min before meal and at bedtime
restoril - treating insomnia. temazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
robitussin - robitussin cold/cough/flu is used for: relieving pain, congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever.
silvadine - silvadene is used for: treating and preventing bacterial infection in second- and third-degree burns.
sinemet - (levodopa) is converted to a chemical called dopamine (doe pa meen) in the brain. treating symptoms associated with parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions.
solu-medrol - (methylprednisolone) replacement for adrenoccortical insufficiency. corticisteroid: glucocorticiod
streptomycin - (aminoglycosides) antibiotic used with at least one other antitubercular medication.
synthroid- tx hypothyroidism
tagamet - (cimetidine) treating and preventing ulcers of the stomach and small intestine, and treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd).
tegretol - carbamazepine is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants.
tigan - (trimethobenzamide) treating nausea and vomiting.
timoptic- timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye. timolol ophthalmic is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
tylenol - treating minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps, and immunizations, and for temporarily reducing fever.
valium - (diazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. the management of anxiety disorders.
velosef - (cephradine) is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. cephradine fights bacteria in the body. cephradine is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
vibramycin - (doxycycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. it fights bacteria in the body. doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia
vistaril - (hydroxyzine) depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety.
xanax - (alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
xylocaine - (lidocaine) is a local anesthetic (numbing medication).
zyloprim - (allopurinol) reduces the production of uric acid in your body. tx for gout.
mental health:
clozaril- (clozapine) is an antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia
cogentin - (benztropine) is used to treat the symptoms of parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle.
dalamane - (flurazepam) is used to treat insomnia symptoms
dexedrine - (dextroamphetamine) is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).
elavil - for the relief of symptoms of mental depression.
eskalith - lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression.
haldol - treating schizophrenia.
luminal - (phenobarbital) depresses sensory cortex, decreases motor activity, alters cerebellar function and produces drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis.
navane - (thiothixene) is an antipsychotic medication. tx for schizophrenia.
phenergan - it is used to prevent and control pain and nausea during and after surgery.
serax - (oxazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.treating anxiety.
sinequan- (doxepin) is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants
surfak - (docusate) is a stool softener.
thorazine - (chlorpromazine) is used to treat psychotic disorders, nausea and vomiting, chronic hiccups, and acute intermittent porphyria.
ob:
aldomet - (methyldopa) lowers blood pressure.
ampicillin - antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs.
cortef - (hydrocortisone) is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis,
ergometrine - preventing or treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots).
magnesium sulfate - to control seizures due to certain complications of pregnancy.
pitocin - (oxytocin) is used to induce labor, strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, control bleeding after childbirth, or to induce an abortion.
premarin - treating certain symptoms of menopause.
primaxin - (imipenem) is an antibiotic that fights serious infections caused by bacteria.
yutopar- (ritodrine) is used to stop premature labor.
med-surg:
adrenaline - (epinephrine) is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. these effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, bronchodilator.
adriamycin - cancer drug, blood; lymph system; bladder; breast; stomach; lung; ovaries; thyroid; nerves; kidneys; bones; and soft tissues, including muscles and tendons.
alupent - bronchodilator, tx prevent asthma
aminophylline - bronchodilator
amoxil- antibiotic, ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and e. coli or salmonella infection.
amphogel - used to treat the symptoms of increased stomach acid in conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and stomach.
apresoline - it is used to treat high blood pressure
artane - treat parkinson's disease
aspirin - reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation
atrophine - treating spasms in the stomach, intestines, and other organs. it may also be used to decrease the production of saliva and secretions
benadryl- preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies or the common cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes, and relieving cough.
bentyl - ibs
calan - treating supraventricular tachycardia, a rhythm disturbance of the heart. it is also used for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. verapamil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers.
carafate - treating and preventing ulcers.
cardizem - (diltiazem) is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. treating supraventricular tachycardia,
ceclor - a cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph and steph.
chronulac - treats constipation.
codeine - treat mild to moderate pain.
cogentin - symptoms of parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle.
compazine - controlling severe nausea and vomiting and treating schizophrenia.
coumadin - warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots.
cytoxin - treating certain types of the following cancers: lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, eye cancer, and breast cancer.
decadron - dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections.
demerol - treating moderate to severe pain.
diamox - (acetazolamide) is used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to prevent acute mountain sickness (altitude sickness).
dilantin - treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures.
diuril - treating excess fluid buildup in the body caused by certain conditions or medicines.
dramamine- preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
ducolax - bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative, relieving occasional constipation and irregularity.
dyazide - hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
elavil- it is a member of the group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
flagyl - metronidazole is an antibiotic. it fights bacteria in your body. metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections of the lady parts, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract. this medication will not treat a lady partsl yeast infection.
garamycin - (gentamicin) is an antibiotic.
heparin - anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
inderal - treating high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers.
indocin - treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids).
inh - tb
insulin (all types)
intropin - (dopamine) increase bp and cardiac output.
isuprel - (isoproterenol) tx cardiac stimulation and bronchodilator.
kcl- potassium
keflex - )cephalexin) is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
lanoxin - (digoxin) is used to treat congestive heart failure. 0.5-2.0 ng/ml
lasix- (furosemide) is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
librium - treating anxiety disorders and withdrawal symptoms due to alcoholism. chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines
lomotil- (diphenoxylate) is an antidiarrheal medication.
lopressor - treating high blood pressure (metoprolol)
maalox - treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach.
mannitol - preventing or treating excess body water in certain kidney conditions, reducing swelling of the brain, or reducing pressure in the eye. used to force urine production in people with acute (sudden) kidney failure. increased urine production helps prevent the kidneys from shutting down, and also speeds up elimination of certain toxic substances in the body.
mefoxin - (cefoxitin) is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.
metamucil - (psyllium) treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity.
micronase - (glyburide) treating type 2 diabetes.
morphine - used to treat moderate to severe pain.
motrin - treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids).
mucomyst - antidote for tylenol over dose.
mycostatin - (nystatin) is an antifungal medication.
mysoline - (primidone) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.
nitroglycerin - preventing or relieving a sudden attack of angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease.
protamine sulfate - antidote for heparin overdose.
prozac - (fluoxetine)treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) in adults and children.
prevacid - lansoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. ppi take before meals
reglan - (metoclopramide) prevent the nausea and vomiting. gi stimulate 30 min before meal and at bedtime
restoril - treating insomnia. temazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
robitussin - robitussin cold/cough/flu is used for: relieving pain, congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever.
silvadine - silvadene is used for: treating and preventing bacterial infection in second- and third-degree burns.
sinemet - (levodopa) is converted to a chemical called dopamine (doe pa meen) in the brain. treating symptoms associated with parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions.
solu-medrol - (methylprednisolone) replacement for adrenoccortical insufficiency. corticisteroid: glucocorticiod
streptomycin - (aminoglycosides) antibiotic used with at least one other antitubercular medication.
synthroid- tx hypothyroidism
tagamet - (cimetidine) treating and preventing ulcers of the stomach and small intestine, and treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd).
tegretol - carbamazepine is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants.
tigan - (trimethobenzamide) treating nausea and vomiting.
timoptic- timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye. timolol ophthalmic is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
tylenol - treating minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps, and immunizations, and for temporarily reducing fever.
valium - (diazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. the management of anxiety disorders.
velosef - (cephradine) is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. cephradine fights bacteria in the body. cephradine is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
vibramycin - (doxycycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic. it fights bacteria in the body. doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia
vistaril - (hydroxyzine) depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety.
xanax - (alprazolam) is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
xylocaine - (lidocaine) is a local anesthetic (numbing medication).
zyloprim - (allopurinol) reduces the production of uric acid in your body. tx for gout.
mental health:
clozaril- (clozapine) is an antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia
cogentin - (benztropine) is used to treat the symptoms of parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle.
dalamane - (flurazepam) is used to treat insomnia symptoms
dexedrine - (dextroamphetamine) is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).
elavil - for the relief of symptoms of mental depression.
eskalith - lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression.
haldol - treating schizophrenia.
luminal - (phenobarbital) depresses sensory cortex, decreases motor activity, alters cerebellar function and produces drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis.
navane - (thiothixene) is an antipsychotic medication. tx for schizophrenia.
phenergan - it is used to prevent and control pain and nausea during and after surgery.
serax - (oxazepam) is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.treating anxiety.
sinequan- (doxepin) is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants
surfak - (docusate) is a stool softener.
thorazine - (chlorpromazine) is used to treat psychotic disorders, nausea and vomiting, chronic hiccups, and acute intermittent porphyria.
ob:
aldomet - (methyldopa) lowers blood pressure.
ampicillin - antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs.
cortef - (hydrocortisone) is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis,
ergometrine - preventing or treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots).
magnesium sulfate - to control seizures due to certain complications of pregnancy.
pitocin - (oxytocin) is used to induce labor, strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, control bleeding after childbirth, or to induce an abortion.
premarin - treating certain symptoms of menopause.
primaxin - (imipenem) is an antibiotic that fights serious infections caused by bacteria.
yutopar- (ritodrine) is used to stop premature labor.
peds:
kewll - ?????????
nix - tx for hair lice
oncovin - (vincristine) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents. it is used to treat some kinds of cancer as well as some noncancerous conditions.
ok so i took the nclex today and let me tell you it was tough I have to admit it. there was definitely some guessing involved. When the test didn't shut off in 75 questions, i was kind of nervous. Then finally after two hours it shut off in 89 questions. I dont know I how did, like people have been saying I don't feel like I did all that great. But i have a gut feeling that i may have just passed. The questions after 75 questions got easier and I belive I may have gotten most of them correct. I had tons of teaching questions...about 10 SATA questions (which one my weakest points), few peads, couple OB, some psych, lots of meds (i believe i got of these correct), some infection control and safety, and none drug calculations or delegation (too bad these were my strongest points). Overall it was a tough test and i had been studying and took tons of practice questions.
oh dear god i just hope i passed. I cant go through taking this test again.
good luck to anyone who is going to take this test. I hope you all the best.
. thanks again:)
. these thread gives me so many info that i wouldn't find in any book. and you guys are so supportive. good people make good nurses:) 
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hi everyone i test on monday 1/12. I m just so nervous. Ihave been doing practice test and still doing it. So tired of studying actually. I have also been reading these facts. I love it full of good info. Any advice as what i should do during last moments? thanks
Here my some of the facts
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): rare disorder and occurs as a SE of antipsychotic meds (such as quetiapine (seroquel)) . Characterized by muscular rigidity, tachycardia, hyperthermia, sweating, altered consciousness, automic dysfunction and increase cpk.
Serotonin syndrome: reported in pt taking two or more medications that increase CNS serotonin levels by different mechanism. the most common drug combinations associated with serotonin syndrome involve the MAOIs, SSRI, and tricyclic antidepressants. the symptoms you see are confusion, nausea, palpitations, increased muscle tone and twitching muscles and agitation.
when taking iron--vit c enhances the absorption. liquid iron may discolor teeth, in that case pt may drink with orange juice through straw. drinking milk with Iron pill may not let iron be absorbed. Iron may cause n/v when taken in empty stomach...take with food.
atelplase (activase tissure plasminogen acivator) for the treatment of MI. Improved perfusion. return to ST segment to baseline on a 12 lead ECG.
GERD may be aggravated by fatty diet. A diet low in fat would decrease the symtoms of GERD. Cigarette smoking becuase of nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and meperidine (demerol) should be avoided. also encourage pt to eat small meals throughout the day rather than big meals.
Lithium-- pt will have increased thirst, increased urination therefore increased sodium loss through urine. encourage pt to take food that have sodium. also monitor for lithium levels...