nclex review from test bank exam
questions and answers
tamoxifen - Answer-an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast
cancer
digitalis - Answer-cardiotonic
lasix - Answer-commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension
and edema
before surgery the pt. should stop using - Answer-aspirin
meds used for antipyretic, inflamm, and analgesia - Answer-salicylates, NSAIDs
when on steriods watch for - Answer-infection
morphine - Answer-decreases RR
1 ml - Answer-1cc
1 L - Answer-1000 ml
1 kg - Answer-1000 g
1000mg - Answer-1 g
1 teacup - Answer-6 oz.
1 T - Answer-3 tsp
1 tsp - Answer-60 gtt
1 lb - Answer-16 oz.
1 ft - Answer-12 in.
1 qt - Answer-2 pt
1 pt - Answer-16 oz
larger to smaller - Answer-right
smaller to larger - Answer-left
2.2lbs. - Answer-1 kg
1 lb - Answer-0.45 kg
, 120 gtts of water - Answer-1 tsp
1 pinch - Answer-1/8 tsp
first sign of narcotic OD - Answer-resp. depression
what are NSAIDs mainly given for - Answer-inflammation and pain
side effects of barbituates - Answer-drowsiness, mood change, depression
infiltration r/t IV - Answer-most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein
into tissue, edema occurs, feels cool, fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
phlebitis r/t IV - Answer-inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by
needle, cannula, meds. S/S are warnth, swelling, tenderness. IV must be dc'd, warm
compress to decrease discomfort
septicemia - Answer-bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red
line along arm
catheter embolus - Answer-piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp,
pain along vein, loss of conscoiusness
air embolus - Answer-may occur when changing bags, opening line
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload -
Answer-check lung sounds q shift for crackles
metered dose inhaler - Answer-shake med, have pt breathe out, when starts to
inhale press down, have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds, wait 1 min befroe next
dose
MDI - Answer-administer bronchodilators before other meds
ear meds/ 3 and under - Answer-down and back
ear meds/3 and over - Answer-straight back
ear meds/adult - Answer-up and back
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds - Answer-wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
eye meds(opthalmic) - Answer-clean eyes, tilt head back, put gtts, apply pressur on
inner canthus
eye ointments - Answer-befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply
thin layer, blink
topical agents - Answer-act on local tissue
questions and answers
tamoxifen - Answer-an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast
cancer
digitalis - Answer-cardiotonic
lasix - Answer-commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension
and edema
before surgery the pt. should stop using - Answer-aspirin
meds used for antipyretic, inflamm, and analgesia - Answer-salicylates, NSAIDs
when on steriods watch for - Answer-infection
morphine - Answer-decreases RR
1 ml - Answer-1cc
1 L - Answer-1000 ml
1 kg - Answer-1000 g
1000mg - Answer-1 g
1 teacup - Answer-6 oz.
1 T - Answer-3 tsp
1 tsp - Answer-60 gtt
1 lb - Answer-16 oz.
1 ft - Answer-12 in.
1 qt - Answer-2 pt
1 pt - Answer-16 oz
larger to smaller - Answer-right
smaller to larger - Answer-left
2.2lbs. - Answer-1 kg
1 lb - Answer-0.45 kg
, 120 gtts of water - Answer-1 tsp
1 pinch - Answer-1/8 tsp
first sign of narcotic OD - Answer-resp. depression
what are NSAIDs mainly given for - Answer-inflammation and pain
side effects of barbituates - Answer-drowsiness, mood change, depression
infiltration r/t IV - Answer-most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein
into tissue, edema occurs, feels cool, fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
phlebitis r/t IV - Answer-inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by
needle, cannula, meds. S/S are warnth, swelling, tenderness. IV must be dc'd, warm
compress to decrease discomfort
septicemia - Answer-bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red
line along arm
catheter embolus - Answer-piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp,
pain along vein, loss of conscoiusness
air embolus - Answer-may occur when changing bags, opening line
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload -
Answer-check lung sounds q shift for crackles
metered dose inhaler - Answer-shake med, have pt breathe out, when starts to
inhale press down, have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds, wait 1 min befroe next
dose
MDI - Answer-administer bronchodilators before other meds
ear meds/ 3 and under - Answer-down and back
ear meds/3 and over - Answer-straight back
ear meds/adult - Answer-up and back
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds - Answer-wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
eye meds(opthalmic) - Answer-clean eyes, tilt head back, put gtts, apply pressur on
inner canthus
eye ointments - Answer-befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply
thin layer, blink
topical agents - Answer-act on local tissue
