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
1.Versed--given before cardioversion/ hypnotic/sedative - hold digitalis 48 before cardioversion to prevent ventricular fibrillation.
2. Plasmapheresis - similar to hymodialysis/ done to remove antibodies that may be causing symptoms
- warm blankets to prevent chills and hypothermia that may occur during plasmapheresis
3. Cholsetyramine (Questran)-- for hypercholesterolemia -- comes in gritty powder that must be mixed thoroughly in juice or water before administration
Monitor for s/sx of peptic ulcer
Taken with sufficient liquids.
4. Lovastin (Mevaco) shld not be administered with anti coagulant
Caution - immunosuppressive medications
Monitor liver enzymes
Instruct pt to have eye exam bec the med causes cataract formation
5. Gemfibrozil (Lopid should not be taken with anticoagulants, and if client is taking anticoagulant, the anticoagulant shld be reduced and the INR shld be monitor closely
1. Before administering lidocaine, always check the vial label to prevent administering a form that contains epi or preservatives because these solutions are used for local anesthesia only
1:100 only for inhalation
1:1000 for parenteral admin (SC or IM)
2. Do not administer antidysrthmics with food or antacids to reduce gastro stress
Always administer IV antidysrthymics via an infusion pump
3. Amiodarone hydrochloride may cause pulmonary fibrosis, photosensitivity, bluish skin discoloration, corneal deposits, peripheral neuropathy, tremor, poor coordination, abnormal gait, and hypothyroidism.
Instruct client taking amiodarone to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity rxn
4. Bretylium tosylate – may cause vertigo, syncope, and dizziness
After administering bretylium, keep the client supine and monitor for hypotension.
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5. Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Direct Acting Vasodilator
Monitor cyanide and thiocyanate levels
Protect from light because the medication decomposes
When administering, solution must be wrapped in aluminum foil and is stable for 24 hrs. Discard medication when it turns red or blue.
michelmybell
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:smiley_aaCONGRATS in Advance Nicole...it sounds like you did a great job...good luck you will be a
pretty soon!!!!