Antecubital - ANSWER front of elbow
Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatique, irritability, DM1-
lack of insulin. DM2 hyperglycemia.
Enuresis - ANSWER involuntary urination
Diabetic ketoacidosis - ANSWER acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone
bodies produced when the body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
Hypoglycemia s/s - ANSWER pallor, diaphoresis, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia,
altered mental status, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness.
Cannot tolerate oral carbohydrates administer GLUCAGON (subq, IM).
Intercostal retractions - ANSWER sunken intercostal muscles (can see ribs)
Peripheral pulses grading - ANSWER Ex: Dorsalis pedis a., posterior tibial a.
0= absent
1= diminished
2= expected
3= increased
4= bounding
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,Anaphylaxis - ANSWER stridor, wheezing, tachycardia, hypotension, generalized
flushing & itching. Crampy abdominal pain & vomiting.
Asthma exacerbation - ANSWER wheezing & tachycardia. Respiratory acidosis -
retention of CO2.
Beclomethasone - ANSWER QVAR, corticosteroids or steroids (cortisone-like
medicines). It works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from
releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
Prednisone - ANSWER reduce underlying inflammation & mucus production. Increased
blood sugar, increase insulin gradually base on glucose level.
Albuterol - ANSWER brochodilator, short term, 5-10 mins. Do not treat inflammatory
response.
18 to 24 weeks - ANSWER how many weeks the child is toilet trained.
12 mos - ANSWER No. Of mos. Does the child learn to walk?
Von williebrand disease - ANSWER bleeding disorder characterized by a tendency to
bleed primarily from the mucous membranes due to a deficiency of a clotting factor
Factor VIII - ANSWER associated w/ hemophilia A & von williebrand disease.
Factor IX - ANSWER associated w/ hemophilia B
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,Thrombocytemia - ANSWER overproduction of platelets, leading to thrombosis or
bleeding disorders due to platelet malformations
Desmopressin - ANSWER treat bed wetting & diabetes insipidus, pt. Is in fluid
restriction. Increase renal water resorption. Increases the risk for water intoxication,
hyponatremia, h/a, mental status changes may progress to seizures & neurologic damage.
Hemathrosis - ANSWER blood in a joint
Varenicline - ANSWER Smoking cessation
ST elevation indicates - ANSWER myocardial infarction
P waves - ANSWER right atrial enlargement
Prominent U wave - ANSWER a marker of significant narrowing of the left circumflex
or right coronary artery.
Cisplatin - ANSWER is a chemotherapy drug used to treat testicular, ovarian, bladder,
head and neck, lung and cervical cancer.Peripheral neuropathy, constipation, ototoxicity
Filgrastim - ANSWER It can help the body make white blood cells after receiving cancer
medications. It can also improve survival in people who have been exposed to radiation.
Methotrexate - ANSWER treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Treats
psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells to stop scales from forming. May treat
rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
Retrovir - ANSWER Zidovudine, It can treat HIV infection, which causes AIDS. It can
also be used during childbirth to keep the mother from passing HIV to her baby. This
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, medication does not cure HIV or AIDS, but may slow the progress of the disease and prolong
life.
Neutropenia - ANSWER An abnormally low count of a type of white blood cell
(neutrophils).
Agnosia - ANSWER the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Apraxia - ANSWER inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain
damage.
Ecchymosis - ANSWER bruise; a black and blue mark; a large purpura
Tracheal deviation - ANSWER a shifting of the trachea to either side of the midline of
the neck caused by the buildup of pressure inside the chest
Thrombocytosis - ANSWER abnormally high platelet count
Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER deficiency of clotting cells, low platelet count.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - ANSWER Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist, blood thinner.
Do not take along w/ naproxen.
Heparin antidote - ANSWER protamine sulfate
Heparin - ANSWER anti blood clot
Nursing documentation - ANSWER no seems or disappear words.
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Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatique, irritability, DM1-
lack of insulin. DM2 hyperglycemia.
Enuresis - ANSWER involuntary urination
Diabetic ketoacidosis - ANSWER acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone
bodies produced when the body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
Hypoglycemia s/s - ANSWER pallor, diaphoresis, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia,
altered mental status, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness.
Cannot tolerate oral carbohydrates administer GLUCAGON (subq, IM).
Intercostal retractions - ANSWER sunken intercostal muscles (can see ribs)
Peripheral pulses grading - ANSWER Ex: Dorsalis pedis a., posterior tibial a.
0= absent
1= diminished
2= expected
3= increased
4= bounding
1
,Anaphylaxis - ANSWER stridor, wheezing, tachycardia, hypotension, generalized
flushing & itching. Crampy abdominal pain & vomiting.
Asthma exacerbation - ANSWER wheezing & tachycardia. Respiratory acidosis -
retention of CO2.
Beclomethasone - ANSWER QVAR, corticosteroids or steroids (cortisone-like
medicines). It works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from
releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms.
Prednisone - ANSWER reduce underlying inflammation & mucus production. Increased
blood sugar, increase insulin gradually base on glucose level.
Albuterol - ANSWER brochodilator, short term, 5-10 mins. Do not treat inflammatory
response.
18 to 24 weeks - ANSWER how many weeks the child is toilet trained.
12 mos - ANSWER No. Of mos. Does the child learn to walk?
Von williebrand disease - ANSWER bleeding disorder characterized by a tendency to
bleed primarily from the mucous membranes due to a deficiency of a clotting factor
Factor VIII - ANSWER associated w/ hemophilia A & von williebrand disease.
Factor IX - ANSWER associated w/ hemophilia B
2
,Thrombocytemia - ANSWER overproduction of platelets, leading to thrombosis or
bleeding disorders due to platelet malformations
Desmopressin - ANSWER treat bed wetting & diabetes insipidus, pt. Is in fluid
restriction. Increase renal water resorption. Increases the risk for water intoxication,
hyponatremia, h/a, mental status changes may progress to seizures & neurologic damage.
Hemathrosis - ANSWER blood in a joint
Varenicline - ANSWER Smoking cessation
ST elevation indicates - ANSWER myocardial infarction
P waves - ANSWER right atrial enlargement
Prominent U wave - ANSWER a marker of significant narrowing of the left circumflex
or right coronary artery.
Cisplatin - ANSWER is a chemotherapy drug used to treat testicular, ovarian, bladder,
head and neck, lung and cervical cancer.Peripheral neuropathy, constipation, ototoxicity
Filgrastim - ANSWER It can help the body make white blood cells after receiving cancer
medications. It can also improve survival in people who have been exposed to radiation.
Methotrexate - ANSWER treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Treats
psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells to stop scales from forming. May treat
rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
Retrovir - ANSWER Zidovudine, It can treat HIV infection, which causes AIDS. It can
also be used during childbirth to keep the mother from passing HIV to her baby. This
3
, medication does not cure HIV or AIDS, but may slow the progress of the disease and prolong
life.
Neutropenia - ANSWER An abnormally low count of a type of white blood cell
(neutrophils).
Agnosia - ANSWER the inability to recognize familiar objects.
Apraxia - ANSWER inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain
damage.
Ecchymosis - ANSWER bruise; a black and blue mark; a large purpura
Tracheal deviation - ANSWER a shifting of the trachea to either side of the midline of
the neck caused by the buildup of pressure inside the chest
Thrombocytosis - ANSWER abnormally high platelet count
Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER deficiency of clotting cells, low platelet count.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - ANSWER Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist, blood thinner.
Do not take along w/ naproxen.
Heparin antidote - ANSWER protamine sulfate
Heparin - ANSWER anti blood clot
Nursing documentation - ANSWER no seems or disappear words.
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