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
The cause of primary osteoporosis is unknown, an important contributing factor may be faulty protein metabolism resulting from estrogen deficiency and a seditary lifestyle. These conditions typically occur in elderly post-meopausal women.
In osteoporosis bones lose calcium and phosphate salts becoming more porous, britttle & abnormally vunerable to fracture.
It is recommended that premenopausal women get 1000 to 1200 mg of calcium daily.
Osteoclasts carry out bone resorption by removing unwanted bone while new bone is forming in other areas.
Chondrocytes are responsible for forming new cartilage.
To walk downstairs with crutches: body weight is first transfered to the unaffected leg, both crutches are then advanced to the stair below, the body weight is then transfered to the crutches as the affected leg descends, then the unaffected leg is brought down to the next step so that both legs and crutches are on the same step.
A muscle biopsy showing fat & connective tissue deposits confirms the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy.
Diabetes mellitus, smoking, and HTN are major risk factors for CAD.
PSA ( prostate specific antigen ) is used to screen for prostate cancer.
PKU is an inherited disorder where they cannot metabolize phenylalanine, an essential amino acid. Phenylalanine accumulates in the blood resulting in CNS damage & progressive mental retardation. Early detection can lessen or prevent CNS damage with dietary modifications.
Between ages 4 and 6 a child should receive DPT, MMR , and OPV ( oral polio vaccine ) immunizations.
:typing Keep the facts going..................................................................
To help confirm ALS, an EMG is done which detects abnormal electrical activity of the involved muscles. To establish ALS the EMG must show widespread anterior horn cell dysfunction with fibrillations, positive waves, fasciculations & chronic changes in the potentials of neurogenic motor units in multiple nerve root distribution in at least 3 limbs and the paraspinal muscles.
Cushing's Triad is a late indicator of increased ICP - rising blood pressure, bradycardia, & widening pulse pressure.
When used to treat status epilipticus Valium ( diazepam ) may be given every 10-15 minutes to a maximum dose of 30 mg. However, this can be repeated every 2-4 hours for a maximum of 100mg in 24 hours.
Librium is used to treat symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal, S/E ethargy, hangover, agranulocytosis
A physician should provide explanations and obtain signatures the client before surgery
enzyme specific to brain, myocardium and skeletal muscle; indicates tissue necrosis or injury; normal: men: 12-70 U/mL, women: 10-55 U/ml
Heparin doesn't cross the placenta and is considered safe during pregnancy
BKA--The "figure-eight" wrap hastens venous return and controls edema. It must be worn at all times except bathing and must be removed and reapplied several times a day.
Inserting a nasogastric tube--You must use universal precautions(gloves,gown,mask,goggle) on all patients. These prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
first , thanks for you all keeping the thread , i love it.
here is some from me :
*nalidixic acid can intensify the effect of oral anticoagulants , when an anticoagulant is combined with nalidixic aid a decrease in the anticoagulant dosage maybe needed .
* cyclosporine should mix with chocolate milk or orange juice in a glass container , avoid grapefruit juice . S/E : nephrotoxicity , infection , hypertention , tremors , hirsutism .
* amphotericin B , erythromycin , ketoconazole can elevate the cyclosporine levels , so the cyclosporine dose should be reduced to prevent toxicity .
*sulfonamide can intensify the effects of warfarin sodium , phenytoin , oral hypoglycemics , so when combined with sulfonamide these medication dose may require a reduction in dosage .
Silverdragon102 or Suzanne4 Thank You very much for making this thread a sticky. And SPECIAL THANKS to Melinurse for keeping this thread going, its helping me and many others in more ways than one.
Leopold's manuvers are a series of abdominal palpations that are used to check fetal position, presentation, & lie.
Basophils are responsible for releasing histamine.
An infant usually transfers objects from one hand to the other by 6-7 months of age.
An infant can grasp a rattle in the hands by 4 months.
Because feedings require so much energy, an infant with heart failure should rest before feeding.
Iron deficiency anemia is a common complication with teenage pregnancies.
The most serious adverse effect associated with high doses of MAOI's is hypertensive crisis.
Amantadine ( Symmetrel ) is an anticholinergic drug used to relieve drug-induced extrapyramidial effects such as muscle weakness, involunatary movement, pseudoparkinsonism, & tardive dyskinesia.
Melinurse
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The cause of primary osteoporosis is unknown, an important contributing factor may be faulty protein metabolism resulting from estrogen deficiency and a seditary lifestyle. These conditions typically occur in elderly post-meopausal women.
In osteoporosis bones lose calcium and phosphate salts becoming more porous, britttle & abnormally vunerable to fracture.
It is recommended that premenopausal women get 1000 to 1200 mg of calcium daily.
Osteoclasts carry out bone resorption by removing unwanted bone while new bone is forming in other areas.
Chondrocytes are responsible for forming new cartilage.
To walk downstairs with crutches: body weight is first transfered to the unaffected leg, both crutches are then advanced to the stair below, the body weight is then transfered to the crutches as the affected leg descends, then the unaffected leg is brought down to the next step so that both legs and crutches are on the same step.
A muscle biopsy showing fat & connective tissue deposits confirms the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy.