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  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Electrolyte Imbalances Effects on Cardiac Monitor Readings (EKG) hypocalcemia( -- prolonged QT segment ST segment= represents part of ventricular repolarization QT...

  2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here there is the solution to your second problem: Rule: For calculating dosages when the flow rate (ml/hr) is known, you need to convert to like units, calculate ml/min, and calculate the dose...

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The formula is D/H x Q...it is difficult to do division sign by using the underling character for the letters do not align.

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taimanov Sir, This is in response to your question about the formula for calculation drug dosages and flow rates. I will do problem #1. The question is asking you to calculate flow rate because...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear roadrunner14, You said you are taking the NCLEX within a week...I wish you for you to be totally in control during the test. When you read a question, may feel you that even if you do not...

  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Myasthenia Gravis=muscle weakness Patients must have a muscle strengthening medication Prostigmin or Mestilon on time. Sx: 1) dropping eyelids---difficulty moving her face muscles, this patient cannot...

  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cushing's Syndrome= overproduction of cortisol hormone produced in the adrenal cortex which is part of the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys. Signs: 1) high blood sugar---makes the...

  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hypocalcemia Symptoms: mild 1) confusion 2) irritability 3) palpitations 4) numbness and tingling: lips, hands and toes--begining of tetany 5) restlessness Severe: EMERGENCY 6) convulsions 7) tetany...

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hypescalcemia > 11mg/dl symptoms: 1) fatgue 2) weakness 3) lethargy 4) anorexia 5) constipation, polyuria 6) kidney stones from increased calcium salts 7) ECG activity may show shortened QT...

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear sweetdreamerinsocal, Thank you very much for the good information you posted. It reflects you put a lot of time and effort and it will definitely pay off. Thanks, feliz3

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ketoacidosis early symptoms: 1)thirst or dry mouth 2)frequent urination 3) increased glucose levels 4) increased level of ketones in urine ketoacidosis late symptoms: 5) constantly feeling tired 6)...

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    question: this information in conjunction to assessing what? please, clarify. thanks, feliz3

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pernicious Anemia= Vitamin B12 deficiency caused by impaired absorption of Vit. B12. The body will not make enough red blood cells for lack of vitamin B-12. This type of anemia is seen in patients who...

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    kernig's and brudzinski's signs are used when looking for indications of meningeal irritation which is one of the symptoms noted in menigitis. if you note positive signs for kerning and brudzinski on...

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    gentamicin has a therapeutic serum medication level . therapeutic range= 5-10mcg/ml meaning a serum amount of this medication beyond that range the nurse must assess cranial nerve viii(auditory) and...

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you rock!

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    this is excellent. thanks

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear sOOnRN, For the explanation you seek, please, read Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 3rd edition, pp 829-831. As for the typical NCLEX question on this subject,...

  19. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Herpes Zoster= Shingles. Acute viral infection of the nerve structure caused by varicella-zoster. Herpes Zoster is contagious to people who have not had chickenpox. Shingles can be caused by...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear friend, What you really want to know is the difference between the three terms as they are related coagulation assessment. 1) Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)= Laboratory test used for...

  21. Student Nurse with dyscalculia

    feliz3 replied to feliz3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    thank you so much for this information!! i am so glad that i bumped into this particular website. i feel blessed ever since for this outpour of support is humbling.

  22. Student Nurse with dyscalculia

    feliz3 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Greetings to all of you, I have dyscalculia...some people have dyslexia, problems with letters which makes reading difficult. I have the same problem with numbers. I have a severe...

  23. Student Nurse with dyscalculia

    feliz3 replied to feliz3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dear friend, Thank you so much for your comments which are very encouraging, and by the way, I loved you quote at the end of your message. Thank you. You are taking time of from...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    feliz3 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My sincere congratulations to you!!!

  25. Failed a 2nd time and am ready to move on with the rest of my life...

    feliz3 replied to Metabaronx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear fellow student, First at all, I want to talk to you out of respect and admiration for you were a nurse once and you will be a nurse, again. Definitely, I will not waste my time and yours by...