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
Regarding the pacemaker failure, tx with meds would be dependent upon the reason for the failure, and the underlying cause tx'd with meds...there are several complications that can arise from pacemakers and lead to failure, such as cardiac tamponade, venous thrombosis, pneumothorax, and even septicemia. Also, "pacemaker syndrome" is another complication, which can be resolved by upgrading the pacemaker to a dual-chamber pacing system, or reprogramming the pacemaker parameters. Medication has a limited role, however electrolyte abnormalities may need correction. Not sure if this answers your question, but was all i could find on the topic.
I agree with what JoanieDee wrote above regarding pacemaker failure meds. Coincidence, about 2 months ago I took care of a lady who was hospitalized because her pacemaker failed. They put her back on the heart meds she was on before she got the pacemaker. The meds were indivdualized to her previous heart condition, not with anything to do with the pacemaker. ( I believe she was on a diuretic, ACE-I and something else? )
I thought vit C caused a false + occult blood?
Nice to see more tips posted..........................:typing
Great thread. Check all these for accuracy before committing them to memory of course and feel free to correct me if needed. :)
5. Vitamin C can cause false + occult blood
My notes say the same thing? Please correct if wrong.:wink2: Murphy's Law if I am not 100% sure of the answer, I will have this as a NCLEX question.:chuckle
zidovudine ( azt [ retrvir] ) for aids must be taken every 4 hours around the clock. may take with or without food. anemia is a major adverse effect of zidovudine, monitor for rbc count and assess for s/s of low cellular oxygenation.
sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder leading to progressive loss of lubrication of the skin, nose, ears, gi tract and lady parts. moisture replacement is the mainstay of tx.
ige is invloved with allergic reactions.
some s/s of pernicious anemia include a sore-red-smooth-beefy tongue, pallor, tachycardia, palpitations & weight loss.
common adverse reactions to prednisone and other steroids includes sodium & fluid retention and weight gain.
when teaching a schizophrenic pt. about taking clonapine ( clozaril ) advise pt. to report a sore throat and fever immediately. these are signs ( some ) of infection caused by agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening complication of clozaril. the wbc monitoring is done weekly because of this risk. if the wbcs drop below 3000, the medication is stopped!!
Great thread. Check all these for accuracy before committing them to memory of course and feel free to correct me if needed. :)
1. Dilantin can cause gingival hypoplasia, advise good oral hygiene and freq. dental visits, IVP 25-50 mg/min
2. Placentia Previa is painless, bright red bleed
3. Abruption is painful, board-like abdomen
4. Need MAP of 70-90 to perfuse organs
5. Vitamin C can cause false + occult blood
Thank you, I finally realize why a person shouldn't have cantaloupe before a occult stool test, because cantaloupe is high in vit c and vit c causes a false + for occult blood. Now I just need to figure out why they can't have fish.
Hey guys, any body has tips on how to study for the meds????????
I have no clue where to start. I think it's a totally crazy idea of putting meds on the NCLEX.. How psycho can they be? For some reason, meds just don't stick to my head. Any ideas on how to conquer the meds for NCLEX in 11 days.....I test on Aug 14.
I have to agree with what Jack5801 wrote, Nclex is using drugs that most have not heard of, so no real way to study:sniff:. They may ( just a guess ) be wanting to see how we as nurses will utilize our prior knowledge base and resources to answer the questions. Know general side effects, etc of each drug class and what Jack said.:loveya:
Like JackICU said in previous post, know at least 5 of each drug class and common side effects, teaching, etc. There are alot of posts on this thread that should be of some help.:heartbeat
Above, I tried to also quote what JackICU said but was not able to. He had some really good advise, so I would suggest looking back through the thread to where he talks about his NCLEX experiences/tips.
Autonomic dysreflexia is characterized by severe HTN, bradycardia, severe H/A, nasal stuffiness and flushing. The cause is most often a distended bladder or constipation. Intervention: Increase HOB, loosen clothes, assess for bladder distention, call Dr, give ordered meds.
Lipodystrophy caused in DM pts who are not rotating their sites of injections.
hi! i've been a stalker of this thread for a couple of weeks now. here is the information from the website mentioned before regarding infection control. i hear that is being heavily questioned on the nclex this year. i still have not received my clearance to test yet. my plan is take the nclex before the end of august. http://two.xthost.info/pinoynurse1/review%20notes%20in%20infection%20control%20-%20nclex.pdf
good luck everyone!
does anyone have a list of infections and what categories they would be in?
Know general side effects, etc of each drug class and what Jack said.:loveya:
JoanieDee, LPN
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Regarding the pacemaker failure, tx with meds would be dependent upon the reason for the failure, and the underlying cause tx'd with meds...there are several complications that can arise from pacemakers and lead to failure, such as cardiac tamponade, venous thrombosis, pneumothorax, and even septicemia. Also, "pacemaker syndrome" is another complication, which can be resolved by upgrading the pacemaker to a dual-chamber pacing system, or reprogramming the pacemaker parameters. Medication has a limited role, however electrolyte abnormalities may need correction. Not sure if this answers your question, but was all i could find on the topic.