CEN Exam Review | 66 Questions with
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What is Narcan an antidote for?
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What is Atropine an antidote for?
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When do you measure levels for acetaminophen overdose?
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hours post ingestion
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at this point absorption should be complete and the provider can
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determine if NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) is needed (usually for serum
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apap levels of 140-150 mcg/mL)
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What do you monitor when giving a chelator agent?
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red urine
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Signs and symptoms of tricyclic overdose?
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(dysrhythmias), convulsions (seizures) coma (decr LOC) i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
,Signs and symptoms of organophosphate exposure/toxicity?
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SLUDGEM
salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, gi (emesis),
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excitation, miosis (constricted pupils)
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Signs and symptoms for magnesium toxicity?
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mild: bradycardia, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, muscular
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weakness, decreased DTRs i,- i,-
moderate: prolonged PRI, widened QRS, decreased LOC
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severe: 3rd degree block, asystole, respiratory muscle paralysis
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Treatment: fluids, diuretics, calcium gluconate 10 ml of 10%
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solution
How many days until removing facial sutures?
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How do you splint a dislocation?
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, What characteristic smell would you identify with cyanide
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toxicity/exposure? bitter almonds i,-i,- i,- i,-
What ways is cocaine ingested and absorbed?
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What is tx for overdose?
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benzodazepines, antipsychotics i,-
How does slow release or enteric coating affect absorption? How
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would that change your nursing/medical intervention?
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how quickly it is absorbed in GI tract
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How do you treat an amputated part?
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gauze
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place that bag into a bag of ice
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do not put amputated part directly on ice
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Approved Solutions | Latest i,- i,- i,- i,-
2025/2026 Update| Graded A. i,- i,- i,-
What is Narcan an antidote for?
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What is Atropine an antidote for?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- organophosphates (ex: i,- i,-
insecticides)
When do you measure levels for acetaminophen overdose?
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hours post ingestion
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at this point absorption should be complete and the provider can
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determine if NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) is needed (usually for serum
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apap levels of 140-150 mcg/mL)
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What do you monitor when giving a chelator agent?
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red urine
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Signs and symptoms of tricyclic overdose?
i,- i,- Three Cs: cardiac i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
(dysrhythmias), convulsions (seizures) coma (decr LOC) i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
,Signs and symptoms of organophosphate exposure/toxicity?
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SLUDGEM
salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, gi (emesis),
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excitation, miosis (constricted pupils)
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Signs and symptoms for magnesium toxicity?
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Treatment? i,-i,- i,- mg 1.3-2.1 i,-
mild: bradycardia, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, muscular
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weakness, decreased DTRs i,- i,-
moderate: prolonged PRI, widened QRS, decreased LOC
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severe: 3rd degree block, asystole, respiratory muscle paralysis
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Treatment: fluids, diuretics, calcium gluconate 10 ml of 10%
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solution
How many days until removing facial sutures?
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How do you splint a dislocation?
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, What characteristic smell would you identify with cyanide
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toxicity/exposure? bitter almonds i,-i,- i,- i,-
What ways is cocaine ingested and absorbed?
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What is tx for overdose?
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benzodazepines, antipsychotics i,-
How does slow release or enteric coating affect absorption? How
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would that change your nursing/medical intervention?
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how quickly it is absorbed in GI tract
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How do you treat an amputated part?
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gauze
place in a bag i,- i,- i,-
place that bag into a bag of ice
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do not put amputated part directly on ice
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