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
Just dropping by to wish you good luck. I remember some of your postings in your "rare diseases" thread which were kind of cool. There is no doubt that you did well. Let me go further and say that you nailed it! Everything is working in your favor (So many SATAs, prioritization, infection and delegation questions,...). Don't worry about not getting any math question. I got myself only 1 drug calc and I passed with 75 questions. One of my friends also passed with 75 questions and she didn't have any drug calc question! I am sure that you passed!
I am having a hard time figuring out when it is best to take the NCLEX. I plan on taking a review course preferrably suzannes! but I dont want to sound dumb but is that it the review course and more and more review??????
if i were you grouchybuthappy, i would go out and celebrate. regardless of what the results may or may not be. glad to hear this thread is helpful. always wonder if this is helpful or distraction? meaning will reading & contributing actually help with boards or distract me from the books i should be reading more?
ok, back to the facts:
propoxyphene ( darvon ) contains aspirin. take with food to prevent gi upset or take with lot of fluids. it is a narcotic analgesic.
phenytoin ( dilantin ) is an anticonvulsant with a theraputic range of 10-20 ug?ml
watch for gingival hyperplasia, tell pt. about good oral hygiene with this med.
can also be used to tx dysrhythmias. put pt. on seizure precautions. use with caution if pt is also taking anticoagulants, sulfonamides, tagamet, antipsychotics.
botox can also be used for strabismus. ( someone can correct my spelling, please )
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hehehe..nice choice of drugs melinurse..keep it up..very important one:up:
]So I'm looking through the thread and I don't see alot of respiratory or HIV/AIDS ( although there is some ) so here goes some of mine:
]Asthma- common with children. May be immunologic or allergic. Bronchial spasms. Tx: bronchodialators such as Beta-adrengergic agonists, NSAIDS, Corticosteroids, Xanthine type. Be sure to instruct pt on proper use of MDI ( metered dose inhaler ).
]Care of Pt. :
]* high Fowler's
]* give O2 as ordered
]* humidification/hydration
]* assess for respiratory distress
]* other respiratory tx. as ordered
]A goal for the pt. with COPD would be for the pt. to use a breathing pattern that does not lead to tiring and to plan activities so that the pt. does not become overtired. Care should allow for rest periods and prevent fatigue.
:typing] Lets keep this going..................................................................................
regardless of what the results may or may not be. glad to hear this thread is helpful. always wonder if this is helpful or distraction? meaning will reading & contributing actually help with boards or distract me from the books i should be reading more?
Sade'LPN
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Lovenox should be injected into the Abdomen
After mastectomy, always elevate the affected arm to help with draining.
If patient has O2 standing order, thats 6L of oxygen (not 2L)
If a patient is taking Dilantin, a common side effect is hyperplasia of the gums.
Patients with Celiac Disease arent allowed to eat foods containing WHEAT, RYE, OR BARLEY
And thats my 5 folks!