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Comes in PO, IV, and IM formulation, this antihistamine can also be used as a sedative. Doctor will prescribe this medication to patients if they need to take a medication to which they are allergic (e.g., blood or IV contrast before a CT). Not for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). It can also be given to reduce nausea/vomiting in cancer patients. - Answer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Comes in PO form, these antihistamines can be used to treat common colds and rhinitis. They can cause ...

Right Atrium - Answer Receives deoxygenated blood from the body Right Ventricle - Answer Sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs Left Atrium - Answer Collects freshly oxygenated blood and sends to the lungs Left Ventricle - Answer Send freshly oxygenated blood to the body Heart valves mnemonic - Answer TRIPS BIAS TRIPS BIAS - Answer -Tricuspid -Pulmonic -Semilunar -Bicuspid -Aortic -Semilunar Why are heart valves important? - Answer prevent back flow of blood ...

And obstructive airway disease caused by _________ and _________ of the bronchioles? - Answer Spasms, inflammation What are the signs of asthma? - Answer SOB (shortness of breath), tachycardia, expiratory wheezes, cough When will clients experience a cough? - Answer At night Is there mucus production with asthma? - Answer Yes there is mucous What is the primary treatment goal? - Answer To identify the allergen Which medications work best for treatment of asthma? - Answer...

Allergy Medication Ex: diphenhydramine ( Benadryl ) - Answer Routes: PO, IV & IM Use: This is an antihistamine that can also be used as sedation. *Some travel nurses take it to sleep on planes. -Allergic reactions - Dr will prescribe this medication to pt if they need to take a medication they are allergic to. For example blood or IV contrast before a CT. If pt is having a sever allergic reaction give EPINEPHRINE! -Benadryl can also be given to reduce nausea/vomiting in cancer pt....

The nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure. The client has an elevated urea level. Which of the following signs would the nurse expect to see? Select all that apply. -Anorexia -Insomnia -Lethargy -Fever -Diarrhea - Answer Urea is the result of protein metabolism. The typical signs and symptoms of elevated urea are: Lethargy Anorexia Malaise Insomnia A nurse has attended a conference on kidney disease. Which of the following is a risk factor of kidney disease? Sele...

When is Rhogam given? - Answer 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours delivery (given twice) Do you give RhoGam if the client has a miscarriage? - Answer Yes, if pregnancy is > 13 weeks What are tocolytics? - Answer Drugs given to stop preterm labor What are the drugs used for preterm labor? - Answer -Indomethacin (NSAID) -Nifedipine (Calcium channel blocker) -Magnesium sulfate -Terbutaline It's Not My Time *Always monitor FHR and maternal vital signs with these med...

The nurse is caring for an obsterical client in early labor after rupture of membranes the nurse should give priority to A. Apply internal monitor B. Monitor fetal heart rate C. Insert foley D. Assist with epidural anesthesia - Answer Monitor fetal HR A client with bipolar disorder is a discharge with a prescription for valproic acid the nurse should remind the client of the need for A. Frequent dental visits B. Frequent lab work C. Additional fluids - Answer Frequent lab work W...

Applying anti-embolic stocking - Answer 1. review the order to determine need 2. WASH YO HANDS! ( ppe if needed) 3. explain procedure & provide privacy 4. Put pt in SUPINE position (lying flat on back) (if pt has been walking or sitting wait 15 mins w/ legs elevated in bed) 5. EXPOSE 1 LEG AT A TIME! , assess for skin breakdown/dryness 6. place hand inside stocking & turn inside out to the heel area 7. with the heel pocket down, ease stocking over foot and heel 8. using fingers an...

The nurse plans care for a 36-year-old woman with Graves' disease. The nurse knows that which of the following foods or fluids should be restricted for this client? A. Ice cream B. tea C. Orange Juice D. Pasta - Answer b. Great job! Tea is a stimulant and should not be given to the client with hyperthyroidism. The nurse is caring for postpartum clients who had vaginal deliveries within the last six hours. Who should the nurse assess first? A client who has pulse of 76 beats per...