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
Why do you position the patient on the rightside if pt is comatose in a high fowler's position? (I understand why in high fowlers). I'm on the section of Administration of tube feedings(Saunder's 4th ed)....thanks in advance.:)
it also says to administer feeding at the presribed rate or intermittent bolus, with a 60ml syringe...with the plunger removed? Removed?? And what do they mean, how could you administer the "prescribed rate" through a syringe? I don't know why I'm not getting this.....
I'm new to this thread, but have read through most it. Just want to say I love the idea and it has helped me. One question, I came across a question on about pneumonia and what side to place the pt. I found from an NCLEX review that you place the pt. on the affected side to relieve pain. Any thougts on this would be great.
You place patient on the right side to help aid in absorption and emptying. The plunger removed because you don't want to force the feedings. You want to use the gravity to feed patient. Hope this helps.
The normal serum lipase level is 10-140 U/L . The client who is recovering from acute pancreatitis usually has elevated lipase levels for about 10 days after the onset of symptoms.
Jack5801, have you taken your boards yet? I though it was today? Let us know how you are doing so far. Did this thread help with your confidence going in? :typingSend us an update..................................................
Melinurse
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Tuberculosis Meds:
The use of a multiple medication regimine destroys organisms as quickly as is possible and minimizes the emergence of medication resisitant organisms.
First-line medications: Isonazid, Rifampin, Ethambutol, Streptomycin, Pyrazinamide
These provide the most effective therapy for TB.
Second-Line medications: Capreomycin, Ethionamide, Aminosalicylate sodium, Cycloserine, Kanamycin
These are used in comination with first line medications but are more toxic.
Multi-drug therapy is used because of resistant strains.
With first-line meds for TB - watch for liver function, peripheral neuritis, hepatitis, dry mouth, dizziness, hepatotoxicity, monitor CBC and blood glucose levels.
Some side effect with 2nd line TB meds - nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade.