CNS
respiratory depression can be defined as
less than 12 breaths per minute
The primary bag is hung _________ than the secondary bag
lower
an allergic reaction can occur
at any time. With first dose or 50th dose, and before, during, after administration
common site for intradermal injections
inner forearm
used before giving a patient medication
2 patient identifiers (name, DOB, etc)
This insulin is always drawn up first when mixing insulins
Regular (clear)
Dietary teaching with Coumadin should include
limiting Vit K rich foods
All narcotics should be counted and signed off by the shift nurse (true or false)
False
2 nurses must sign this off. The oncoming nurse and the off going nurse
redness along vein
swollen
warm to touch
Phlebitis
If a C & S report states that PCN = S that means?
It is sensitive to it
this route provides the fastest absorption
Intravenous (IV)
labels and packages are read ____ times during med administration
four
One rule for Lantus and Levemir
they cannot be mixed with anything else
How do you know if Lasix is effective
decreased edema
increased urinary output
clear lung sounds
decrease in BP
relaxes a patient
produces sleep
sedative
hypnotic
engorged neck veins
dyspnea, breath sound changes
decreased urinary output
circulatory overload
Group of meds that are know for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
aminoglycosides
For the average adult this size needle should be used in IM injections
22 G, 1 1/2"
When giving ear drops to an adult the pinna should be pulled
up and back
Insulin must be double checked by a second nurse
True
patients taking digoxin should be taught to monitor their pulse rate and hold medication if pulse drops below
60 bpm
As a nurse, it is important to________________________________________ during a pt seizure?
note onset and duration
ensure patient safety
call for help if seizure lasts more than 4 minutes
coolness
paleness
swelling
inflitration
sulfonamides such as Bactrim can cause
urinary crystal formation
Bunching (pinching) the skin and injecting into the "fatty" tissue is for which route
subcutaneous
Final transcription and responsibility of a medication order is assumed by the
nurse
Insulin syringes can be used for other injections T/F?
False
When teaching patient's about NTG patches it is important to teach them.........
rotate sites
Scheduled drugs are classified according to_______
abuse and habit forming potential
The proper formula for IV flow rate administration with a pump is:
Hand regulated:
Amount of solution (mL)/ time in hrs
Amount of solution (mL) x gtt factor/ time in minutes
thrush, black furry tongue, vaginitis
Superinfection
Landmarks for a dorsogluteal IM injection are:
greater trochanter and posterior superior iliac spine
An order that is to be given immediately and only one time is a _______ order
stat
You always calculate insulin the same as any other medication order T/F
False
Never calculate insulin
How can a patient prevent a superinfection
by eating yogurt or drinking buttermilk