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6 rights of medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER: patient, time, dose, route,
medication, documentation
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - CORRECT ANSWER: -analgesic, antipyretic
-mild/moderate pain
-non-narcotic
-adverse effect: hepatoxicity
-implications: limit to 4000 mg/day
little to no anti-inflammatory effect
-reversal agent: acetylcysteine regimen
acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER: acts as warning sign, activates the sympathetic nervous
system
signs: increased HR, BP, RR, dilated pupils, sweating
addiction - CORRECT ANSWER: craving for euphoric feelings from drugs
antimigraine - CORRECT ANSWER: -mechanism: stimulates serotonin receptor in the brain
causing vasoconstriction
-adverse effect: increased blood pressure and heart rate, insomnia, tingling, flushing, congestion
-contraindication: heart disease, hypertension, stroke
-indication: not use as preventative therapy
,apnea - CORRECT ANSWER: absence of breathing
atelectasis - CORRECT ANSWER: Complete or partial collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a
lung.
Biguanides: metformin (Glucophage) - CORRECT ANSWER: -1st line med for T2DM
-mode of action: lower production of glucose in liver, lower absorption of glucose in GI tract,
increase insulin sensitivity
-adverse effects: abdominal bloating and cramping, weight loss, NVD
-nursing: hold for 48 hr before and 48 hr after IV contrast, not for renal failure pt, hypoglycemia
less common
bradypnea - CORRECT ANSWER: slow breathing
care for diabetes patient - CORRECT ANSWER: safety, make healthy food, encourage activities,
monitor blood glucose, medication reminder, go to checkup, manage stress
caregiving - CORRECT ANSWER: a lay individual provides direct care to another individual
with a health-related condition
chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWER: persists or recurs for indefinite period (more than 3
months)
onset is gradual
poorly localized (hard to pinpoint)
often accompanied by depression
coarse crackles - CORRECT ANSWER: -loud, low-pitched
-bubbly sounds heard during inspiration
-not cleared with coughing
, cold application - CORRECT ANSWER: a simple and effective nonpharmacologic intervention
for pain management increasing pain threshold and decreasing inflammation using a cold
compress or ice pack.
collect sputum - CORRECT ANSWER: rinse mouth, take 3-4 deep breath, do not touch inside
the cup, take full inhalation, cough into container, repeat till collect 5-10 mL, secure the lid,
clean spill
collect throat culture - CORRECT ANSWER: pt sit upright with head tilted back, depress tongue
, swab tonsillar area without touching lips, teeth, tongue, cheeks or uvula, put swab in culture
tube, crush ampule on bottom to release culture medium, place swab tip on medium and rotate,
secure top
dependent lobes - CORRECT ANSWER: on the bottom of lungs
Diabetes patient using insulin - CORRECT ANSWER: -check BG, keep a log
-signs/symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia
-medi-alert bracelet
-no smoking, no alcohol
-needles and lancets - single use, sharp container
-self administration
-routine bloodwork, eye exam
-diet, exercise
diminished lung sounds - CORRECT ANSWER: -decreased breath sounds
-rapid shallow respiration
-no sound on dependent lobes
-collapsing alveoli due to pneumonia or opioids