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
Niacin can produce negative effects ( when taken to excess as vitamin supp ). Reactions include a reddened flush on the skin of the face,arms,and chest, accompanied by burning, tingling and itching.
Vitamin A is for vision, tissue growth ( skin and mucous membranes ),reproduction, and immune function.
Meconium ileus is a sign of cystic fibrosis.
" Blue spells " or "tet spells" is characteristic of tetrology of fallot.
An important pharmacologic regimine for cystic fibrosis is pancreatic enzymes.
i dont have 5 to contribute right now but here is just one quick fact:
rn's are only witness to consents, they cannot explain procedures to patient in depth and anwer questions pertaining to the procedure itself. it is the responsibity of the md to do those things. it is only the responsibilty of the rn to see that consent was made and attached to chart.
Hey....Anyone take the test where there were many ob/peds questions? I know everyone is saying sata and priorizing ones, but anyting for ob by any chance?....That is all I have been studying today and it seems like sooooooooooo much:no:
this is the greatest thread!! such wealth of great information. i wanted to share some pharm facts from my 1st semester of nursing school. i'm sure you have heard this all before, but its good to review. here goes my first posting.
1. ace inhibitors can cause hyperkalemia and chronic cough- pt's should
not use salt substitutes because they are mostly made from k+ which
will further increase the k+
2. valium- suppresses non-rem sleep. overdose antidote is flumazenil.
3. there is no antidote for barbiturates which suppress rem sleep. s/s of
allergy to barbiturates is barbs=prickly sensation ,edema of
membranes in mouth.
4. tylenol = liver toxic (no more than 4 g/day) give mucomyst for
overdose. whereas, ibuprofen = kidney toxic
5. vancomycin- treats mrsa; adverse effects- red man syndrome-
flushing from quick admin of this rx can be prevented with benadryl before admin of rx.
Ileostomy is an opening of the ileum onto the abdominal surface; most frequently done for treatment of ulcerative colitis, but may also be done for Crohn's disease.
Continent ileostomy ( Kock's Pouch ) is an intra-abdominal reservoir with a nipple valve formed from the distal ileum. The pouch acts as a reservoir for feces and is cleaned at regular intervals by insertion of a catheter.
Morphine causes spasms of the Sphincter of Oddi, which will result in worsening an episode of acute pancreatitis.
Oliguria is a primary sign of hypovolemic shock related to hemorrhage.
Antimetabolites: foster cancer cell death by interfereing with cellular metabolic processes.
Alkylating Agents: act with DNA to hinder cell growth and division.
Plant Alkaloids: come from the periwinkle plant, makes the hosts body a less favorable environment for cancer cell growth.
Antitumor Antibiotics: affect RNA to make environment less favorable for cell growth.
Steroids and Sex Hormones: alter the endocrine environment to make it less conductive for the growth of cancer cells.
Alkylating Agent: [ Cisplatin ( Platinol ) ] - used for lymphoma; myeloma; melanoma; osteosarcoma; cervical,ovarian,testicular,lung,esophageal,and prostate cancers.
Cisplatin caauses nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, ensure adequate hydration and give diuretics prior to therapy. Have client void every hour or insert foley before therapy. Assess for hearing loss/deficits.
Not only have I been benefiting from reading this thread, but by writing and looking through old class notes I am gaining great study for the NCLEX. Thanks Courtney for thinking of the random fact throwing idea!!!!
When teaching pt. with UTI priority teaching for home care is to take all prescribed antibiotics because sign and symptoms of UTI usually disappear within several days of antibiotic therapy so pt has tendency to stop meds. Also, sexual intercourse is permitted during treatment for UTI.
Four point gait is best for stability for pt. with arthritis since the client can bear weight on both legs.
Pt with rheumatoid arthritis who take prednisone( corticosteroids) for long period of time has complication of brittle bones and breaking their bones with even a minor injury.
Carbidopa/Levodopa ( Sinemet )- tx for Parkinson's, carbidopa prevents metabolism of levodopa and allows more levodopa for transport to brain. Levodopa ( Larodopa ) should be d/c'd 8 hours before statring Sinemet.
Bromocriptine ( Parlodel ) - tx of Parkinson's, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, female infertility, suppression of postpartum lactation, acromegaly.
Ropinirole ( Requip ) - tx of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
Quinidine - give with food, monitor electrolytes, monitor liver and kidney function, encourage patient to report dizziness or faintness immediately.
i passed...i have been with this thread since courtney started it...i think i may have been the first to reply with 5 facts...anyways i passed woot woot!!!! thankyou sweet jesus! 3 days before the test i went back and read every post on this thread and believe me it helped!!!! good luck to all of you and keep this thread going!!!!! you all are the best.
study aids: kaplan qbank, nclex 4000, mosby illustrated guide rn, saunders comprhensive (as a supplement), saunders alternate format items for nclex-rn, mosby questions for rn (orange book) pharmocology reviews and rationales.....75q in all, 23 satas, 16 meds, 2 ordered responses....infection control, priority, teaching.
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i wanted to share some pharm facts from my 1st semester of nursing school. i'm sure you have heard this all before, but its good to review. here goes my first posting.
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Niacin can produce negative effects ( when taken to excess as vitamin supp ). Reactions include a reddened flush on the skin of the face,arms,and chest, accompanied by burning, tingling and itching.
Vitamin A is for vision, tissue growth ( skin and mucous membranes ),reproduction, and immune function.
Meconium ileus is a sign of cystic fibrosis.
" Blue spells " or "tet spells" is characteristic of tetrology of fallot.
An important pharmacologic regimine for cystic fibrosis is pancreatic enzymes.
Keep these facts coming!:heartbeat