Surgical_RN08

Surgical_RN08

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  1. isolation question

    Surgical_RN08 replied to romeo2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    regular mask for droplet...N95 for

  2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    atropine is contraindicated in paralytic ileus, ulcerative colitits, obstructive GI disorders, benign prostatic hypertrophy, myasthenia gravis and narrow angle glaucoma withdrawal s/s of benzos:...

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the laxative step-ladder....to manage constipation 1. bulk-forming laxatives are first 2. stool softners 3. osmotics 4. stimulants 5. suppositors 6. enemas are

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    echocardiogram-used to assess heart valves. valve disorders require prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures. avoid im injections when suspecting mi can affect ck levels hemodynamic...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am sure you will do fine...thanks for your posts to this thread

  6. isolation question

    Surgical_RN08 replied to romeo2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when you have isolation precautions and have to apply airborne for example, that means airborne is the strictest precaution on that particular disease on how it is communicable, BUT airborne...

  7. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the beginning of july is starting next week....i am soooo ready (in mind and spirit anyway lol! still crunching material) to get this test overwith! may god be with us...

  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you will do well on the nclex

  9. isolation question

    Surgical_RN08 replied to romeo2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    all airborne....just remember mtv-airborne. measles, tb, varicella (chickenpox,

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    compartment syndrome...significant increase in pain not responsive to pain meds. Plaquenil-tx of Rhem Arthritis...recommend eye exam every 3 mo. Statins- tx of high cholesterol...ASSESS FOR MUSCLE...

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats ladyinred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whoohooo!

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    but normal saline would be ordered before you start the blood because before you infuse the blood product you would run normal saline through the line first. for a hemolytic reaction you wouldnt flush...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    low back pain, h/a and restless...cardinal of hemolytic transfusion reaction..stop transfusion..change tubing...infuse ns. initate a blood transfusion w/i 30 min of recieving blood. fresh frozen...

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i would maintain an airway first (anticipate intubation) then epi....if you dont have an airway then what good is giving the

  15. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    testing in winston-salem nc...it was either raleigh nc or winston but i wanted a morning appointment. good luck to

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    methotrexate- dont take supplemental folic acid and please dont take while pregnant..can cause premature labor and bleeding. oh dont take cytoxan while pregnant or dont handle the drug while pregnant....

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i will test on july 7 only 11 days to go...and i took kaplan live review, did all the q trainers and all the questions from the qbank, i am studying content from my weakest to strongest areas, and...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if allergic to sulfonamides dont take acetazolamide

  19. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dont be so hard on yourself...things come up...you have plenty of time to review...also it is good to do the questions by the content area...but try to do comprehrensive exams whenever you can so you...

  20. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    Surgical_RN08 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when did you graduate? when do you test? did you take a reivew course? what are you using to study? how often are you studying? pinning may 12, school graduation may 18 i test july 7 @ 8am kaplan...

  21. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    betamethasone and dexamethasone both are used. both are steroids used to speed up lung maturity for the fetus...both are long-acting steroids and they are given in the same dosage. but dexamethasone...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    some gi/hepatic hepatitis--all forms standard precautions s/s of bowel perforation--sudden diffuse abdominal pain, no bowel sounds, resp. rapid and shallow, rigid abdomen. nursing care for undiagnosed...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks rootedredwood....great post on the

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. teach a pt with gerd after meals to remain upright for at least 20 min. 2.levodopa toxicity- notify physician if twitching develops. 3. curling's ulcers or stress ulcers can cause sudden massive...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Surgical_RN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i remember i got a question pertaining to this on one of my cds and i didnt choose aspirin because i was thinking you dont give high dose aspirin to kids because of reye's but when i looked it up in...