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1. Placenta previa: painless vaginal bleeding that has nothing to do with activity. Bright red2. Hyperthyroidism: fine tremors and increased radioactive iodine uptake level; increased pulse

rate.

3. Myxedema: decreased temperature4. Hemolytic reaction; most dangerous type of transfusion reaction, symptoms include nausea,

vomiting, pain in lower back; hematuria; tx is to stop blood, obtain urine specimen, and

maintain blood volume and renal perfusion

5. Febrile reaction; sxs include fever, chills, nausea, headache; tx is to stop blood and administeredaspirin

6. Allergic reaction; sxs include urticaria, pruritus, fever,; tx is to stop blood , give Benadryl, andadminister oxygen

7. Circulatory overload; tx is to stop blood, position in ad upright position, and admin oxygen.8. Edward tube is a large, orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; insertion often cause gagging

and vomiting, suction equipment must be immediately available to reduce the risk of aspiration

9. Battery: is harmful or offensive touching of anothers person ; unless court ordered.10.Take Zantac an hr of sleep11.High pitched cry is one of the first signs of an increase in the intracranial pressure in infants.12.Somatoform disorder ( or hypochondria) is a concerned with physical and emotional health,

accompanied by various bodily complaints which there is no physical basis.

13.Gout: Encourage partial weight bearing while ambulating ; immobilize the extremity betweenactivities and restrict the amount of time and the distance walks would aggravate pain and

inflammation

14.Hyponatremia: headache, apprehension, and lethargy along with muscle twitching , convulsion,diarrhea, fingerprinting of skin

15.Hypernatremia: sticky mucous membranes; decreased urinary output; and firm, rubbery tissuesalong with restlessness, weakness, coma, tachycardia, flushed skin, oliguria, fever

16.Systemic lupus: recommended that a woman wait 2 years following diagnosis before conceiving; pt should be in remission for at least 5 months prior to conceiving

17.Cocaine : nasal septum disruption chronic inhalation creates sores, burns, disruption ofmucous membranes, and holes in the nasal spetum

18.Barbiturate abusers- suffer from lack of coordination19.Constricted pupils- narcotic abusers demonstrate constricted pupil20.Carving for sweets and carb- clients who abuse marijunana,21.Gemfibrozil : look at AST which indicates liver function- take 30 minutes before breakfast and

supper

22.Cesarean birth: turn, cough, and deep breathe- represents preventive care for respiratorycongestion resulting fron anesthesia and shallow respirations due to abdominal incision

23.Face, neck , chest or abdominal burns result in severe edema, causing airway restricti24. Initial priority when managing a physically assaultive client : rstore the clients self control and

prevent further loss of controlmaintain milieu safety by restoring the clients self control ; a

quick assessment of situation, psychological intervention , chemical intervention, and possibly

physical control are important when managing the physical assaultive client

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25.Tetracylcine: should be taken on an empty stomach, wear sunscreen26.Postcholecystectoy- dark, greenish-yellow drainage27.Albumin levels are best indicators of long term nutritional status28.Tb- take meds for 6-9 months29.Noral AST 8-40 ; normal ALT 8-4030.Steroids- should be withdrawn slowly- withdrawn suddenly, the client may die of acute adrenal

insufficiency .

31.Ketoconazole : drug of choice for tx of candidiasis32.Fixed and dilated pupil represents a neurological emergency33.Sxs of hypoglycemia: confusion; cold, clammy skin; and an elevated pulse34.Do not use aspirin during pregnancy, it can cause fetal hemorrhage.35.Rheumatoid arthritis: heat application and rom exercises to reduce swelling, increases

circulation, diminishes stiffness while preserving joint mobility

36.After fire is out, remove clothing and cover victim with a clean sheet.37.To implement a behavior modification plan successfully, all staff members need to be included

in program development, and time must be allowed for discussion of concerns from each

nursing staff member; consistency and follow through is important to prevent or diminish the

level of manipulation by the staff or client during implementation of this program

38.Complaining of pain during the inflow of dialysate is a common complant39.For subtotal thyroidectomy for tx of hyperthyroidism- need suction equipment, traceostomy

setup, calcium gluconate for iv admin to reat tetany resulting from possible dmage to

parathyroid glands

40.Lidocaine is the drug of choice for frequent premature ventricular contractions occurring inexcess of 6-10 minutes; for coupled PVCs or for a consecutive series of PVCs that may result in

ventricular tachycardia

41.Haldol is given IM- use two inch 21 gauge needle42.Procainamide- given to treat premature ventricular contractions or atrial tachycardia- severe

hypotension or bradycarida are signs of an adverse reaction of this med

43.Say mama and dada at 9 months44.Cocaine withdrawal- severe cravings, depression, fatigue, hypersomnia45.Amphetamine withdrawal- depression, disturbed sleep, restlessness, disorientation46.Barbiturate withdrawal- nausea and vomiting, tachycardia, coarse tremors, seizures47.Heroin/narcotic withdrawal runny nose, yawning, fever, muscle and joint pain, diarrhea.48.School age children-giving them responsbiliteis allow them to develop feeling of competence

and self esteem through their industry

49.Clients with compromised immune system at risk for reactivation of the varicella zoster virus50.Biperiden (Akineton) antiparkinsonian agen, used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects51.After a detached retina repair0 important to prevent nausea and vomiting, would increase ICP,

could cause dmage to area repaired

52.Subdural hematoma and cerebral edema: first sign is decreased level of consciuness; may beconfused and stuporous

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53.Unequal and dilated pupils- indicate brainstem damage; decerebrate-late sign of brainstemdamage; grand mal seizures- late sign of increased intracranial pressure

54.Paraplegia- impairment of the lower extremities