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Congratulations ))))) :hrnsmlys:

Congratulations :hrnsmlys:

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If you took the exam thursday afternoon. The results will be ready Sunday morning or afternoon.

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I'm so happy))) YES YOU DID IT! Congratulation)))))

Its not true at all. First time I failed 95. The second time 265 (2 above passing level and everything else near). The questions on the second time wasn't harder.My Kaplans teacher told me that when I get 250, I need to take a break. Cause last 15 questions are very important. You need to answer then "above" passing level. So good luck to you.

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Hi,blynn9173.Where do you live? I live in NY. I can recommend you some.

Hi,I failed 2 times. So I just decided to stop on Kaplan. Did you finish Q bank? What is your results on Question trainer? My results: Diagnostic - 57% Question trainer 1- 61% Q tr 2 - 67% Q tr 3 - 59% Q tr 4 - 63% Q tr 5 - 62% Q tr 6 - 64% Q tr 7 - 69% Readiness test - 70% From my experience Saunders is very easy. Kaplan is very close to exam questions.

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Hi. Congratulations. Was it difficult for you? How many questions do you have? If you don't mind, can you share a lit bit more information about todays test? Thanks a lot

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ANALGESICS: Aspirin do not give together with other anticoagulants. Stop taking Aspirin some days before surgery. Do not give to children with viral infection(Reye syndrome) NSAID's e.g. Ibuprofen--Take with food; contraindicated for people with GI ulcers Morphine: A respiratory depressant. It should be withheld if the respirations are below 10 ANTI-CONVULSANTS Dilantin: Causes gum hyperplasia. Advice client to visit dentist frequently ANTIINFLAMMATORY / STEROIDS Predisone: Causes Cushing like symptoms. Common side effects are immunosupression(monitor client for infection), hyperglycemia ANTI-COAGULANTS Heparin: Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Coumadin: Monitor pt's lab work--PT. Antidote is Vitamin K ANTI-PARKINSONIAN Cogentin: Used to treat EPS Sinemet: Drug is effective when tremors are not observed RESPIRATORY Theophylline/Aminophylline: Side effects--Tachycardia CARDIOVASCULAR Digoxin (Lanoxin): Signs of toxicity: Pt will complaint of visual change in colors. They would also complain of loss of appetite. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE (PRE-ECLAMPSIA) Magnesium Sulfate: Monitor for deep tendon reflex and respiratory depression DIURETICS Hydrochlothiazide: Monitor potassium levels Lasix: Monitor potassium levels Aldactone: Potassium sparing PSYCHOTROPICS Lithium Carbonate: Know therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2mEq). Also know symptoms of toxicity. Adequate fluid and salt intake is important. MAOI inhibitors: Have dangerous food-drug interactions. Food with Tyramine should be avoided. For example: aged cheese, wine etc. Disulfiram (Antabuse): Used for alcohol aversion therapy. Clients started on Disulfiram must avoid any form of alcohol or they would develop a severe reaction. Teach pt to avoid some over-the-counter cough preparations, mouthwash etc. MATERNITY Oxytocin: Assess uterus frequently for tetanic contraction. ANTIDOTES Narcan: Reverses the effects of narcotics Calcium Gluconate: Antidote for magnesium sulfate Vitamin K: Antidote for Coumadin Questions have been asked on NCLEX recently about the following drugs: Tegretol: side effects. Atropine: What checks do you do before giving this drug (BP.) Epogen: Used in treating anemia because it increases RBC production. Acyclovir: anti-viral medication used in treating shingles. Notes: When a client is on antibiotics, teach the client to continue taking the medication even though they feel better Monitor client taking antibiotics such as Vancomycin for ototoxicity. Pt will complain of tinnitus, room spinning (vertigo) and nausea. Clients taking vasodilators e.g. Verapramil would complain of headache. Helpful video on Drug Suffixes

Its a high % for Kaplan. You are ready. Good luck:nurse:

Hi kit86 ))) Sure NO))) I meant that Garlic is a blood thinner and can interact with Coumadin (bleeding)

I hope u passed))) From my experience a lot of people who was "ON HOLD" passed ))) Im keeping my fingers crossed u

drug-drug and drug-food interactions, antidotes,siadh,nms mnemonic to remember nms is falter f - fever a - autonomic instability l - leukocytosis t - tremor e - elevated enzymes r - rigidity of muscles g4 herbs ( ginko, garlic, ginseng, ginger) autonomic dysreflexia i hope it will help))))

Thank you and congrats:hrnsmlys:

Thanks a lot))) its very helpful)))

Hi))) Thanks a lot for sharing)))) Congratulations:cheers:

What is your diagnostic and readiness test score?

Yes, you are READY ))) :yelclap: