Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

[CrazyScrubNurse]

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

OK your turn....

[co1717ie]

Hi co1717ie! congrats to you! can i ask what state you took your nclex? thanks

Thanks...yes, I took it in Hawaii. Good luck!

[istanbul]

Hi Istanbul, I NEED HELP. i am confused, broken and disorganized now upon learning of my failed RN. tHANks and may it return to you in bulks.

Hi,

I failed too on my first attempt! Don't give up and continue studing. Use good resources to prepare yourself for it.

Goodluck in your studies!

[istanbul]

potassium chloride

--administered intravenously must always be diluted in iv fluid and infused via a pump or controller.

--the usual concentration of iv potassium chloride is 20 to 40 meq/l.

--potassium chloride is never given by bolus (iv push). giving potassium chloride by iv push can result in cardiac arrest.

--dilution in normal saline is recommended, but dextrose solution is avoided because this type of solution increases intracellular potassium shifting.

--the iv bag containing the potassium chloride is always gently agitated before hanging.

--the iv site is monitored closely because potassium chloride is irritating to the veins and the risk of phlebitis exists.

--the nurse monitors urinary output during administration and contacts the physician if the urinary output is less than 30 ml/hr.

[istanbul]

after adding a medication to a bag of intravenous (iv) solution,

--the nurse should agitate or rotate the bag gently to mix the medication evenly in the solution.

--the nurse should then attach a completed medication label.

--the nurse can then prime the tubing.

[istanbul]

--prednisone is a corticosteroid. with prolonged use, corticosteroids cause adrenal atrophy, which reduces the ability of the body to withstand stress. when stress is severe, corticosteroids are essential to life. before and during surgery, dosages may be increased temporarily.

--ferrous sulfate is an oral iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

--cyclobenzaprine (flexeril) is a skeletal muscle relaxant.

--conjugated estrogen (premarin) is an estrogen used for hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.

***these other three medications may be withheld before surgery without undue effects on the client.

[istanbul]

anticoagulants alter normal clotting factors and increase the risk of bleeding after surgery.

--aspirin has properties that can alter the clotting mechanism and should be discontinued at least 48 hours before surgery.

[istanbul]

lisinopril

-- is an antihypertensive angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.

--the usual dosage range is 20 to 40 mg daily.

--adverse effects include headache, dizziness, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, and angioedema.

--specific client teaching points include taking one pill a day, not stopping the medication without consulting the physician, and monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions.

--the client should notify the physician if side effects occur.

[istanbul]

--polypharmacy is a concern in the geriatric population.

--duplication of medications needs to be identified before drug-drug interactions or adverse side effects can be determined.

--the phone call to the health care provider is the intervention after all other information has been collected.

[istanbul]

asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways.

--inhaled aerosolized short-acting β2 agonists are quick relief medications and recommended for clients with status asthmaticus after epinephrine has been administered.

--leukotriene modifiers, antiallergic medications, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are long-term control medications.

[istanbul]

hemophilia refers to a group of bleeding disorders resulting from a deficiency of specific coagulation proteins.

--the primary treatment is replacement of the missing clotting factor; additional medications, such as those to relieve pain, may be prescribed depending on the source of bleeding from the disorder.

--a child with hemophilia a will be at risk for joint bleeding after a fall. factor viii will be prescribed intravenously (iv) to replace the missing clotting factor and minimize the bleeding.

[istanbul]

in severe cystic acne, isotretinoin (accutane) is used to inhibit inflammation.

--adverse effects include elevated triglyceride levels, skin dryness, eye discomfort such as dryness and burning, and cheilitis (lip inflammation).

--close medical follow-up is required, and dry skin and cheilitis can be decreased by the use of emollients and lip balms.

--vitamin a supplements are stopped during this treatment.

[Opalyn1017]

Hi guys, im now beginning to gather my thoughts and strength to face reality and start studying again in battle for my next NCLEXRN exam. I just thought that I should not be in a hurry and that PREPARATION is maybe the key. So now I will begin to read this thread and my other materials. How many weeks is the best time to study before taking the exaM? thanks guys