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....

[istanbul]

following thyroidectomy,

--weakness and hoorificeness of the voice can occur as a result of trauma from the surgery.

--if this develops, the client should be reassured that the problem will subside in a few days.

--unnecessary talking should be discouraged.

[istanbul]

dka (diabetic ketoacidosis) tretment

--lack (absolute or relative) of insulin is the primary cause of dka.

--treatment consists of insulin administration (regular insulin), iv fluid administration (normal saline initially), and potassium replacement, followed by correcting acidosis.

[istanbul]

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome

-- occurs in clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

--the onset of symptoms may be gradual.

--the symptoms may include polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, mental status alterations, weight loss, and weakness

[mikas76]

4x4 country,

Here is the website I used to download the NCLEX 3500 software...absolutely free, and its a great piece of studying software.

http://www.4shared.com/file/28497452/bf16ee04/NCLEX3500.html?s=1

Best of luck to you!!

Has anyone tried to download this software. I tried, but can not use it since it asks for password. Maybe somebody knows how to use it without it? Thank you

[bjbabs24]

Here is a good one that I didn't know before but very helpful.

To know the normal systolic for a child 1-7 years old

Age +90. Example 3yo child = 93 systolic.

Here is another. Do not mix zosyn and gentamycin IV wait at least an hour to decrease the risk of gentamycin inactivation.

Test is Monday next week. I am so tired between work, kids and studying but I keep telling myself I can sleep after the test:)

Good luck to everyone!!

[ORRocksRN]

has anyone ever cut and paste all the info from this thread into a word doc?

if so, could you please forward to me? thanx!

[istanbul]

coal tar

--is used to treat psoriasis and other chronic disorders of the skin.

--coal tar suppresses dna synthesis, mitotic activity, and cell proliferation.

--coal tar has an unpleasant odor, frequently stains the skin and hair, and can cause phototoxicity.

--systemic toxicity does not occur.

[istanbul]

mafenide acetate

--is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues.

--the client should be informed that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning.

[mcknis]

I am amazed at how far this thread has gone. It is fantastic. I was one of the many original posters for this thread over a year ago, and I know I couldn't believe it would go this far. Great thread starter to Courtney!!!!!!!!!!! To those getting ready to start studying (or cramming) for the NCLEX, good luck, take a deep breath, and you'll be done with it before you even think twice about it!

[istanbul]

mafenide acetate

-- is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of acid, thereby causing acidosis.

-- clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for signs of an acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation).

--if this occurs, the medication should be discontinued for 1 to 2 days.

[istanbul]

sodium hypochlorite

--is a solution used for irrigating and cleaning necrotic or purulent wounds.

--it cannot be used to pack purulent wounds because the solution is inactivated by copious pus.

--the solution should not come into contact with healing or normal tissue and should be rinsed off immediately following irrigation.

--the solution loses its potency during storage, so fresh solution should be prepared frequently.

[istanbul]

isotretinoin (accutane)

-- can elevate triglyceride levels.

--blood triglyceride levels should be measured before treatment and periodically thereafter until the effect on the triglycerides has been evaluated.