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MedSurg Exam 1

Exam 1

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Before administering opioids, what assessment should you do? Respiratory
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen? 4000mg
True or False: NSAIDs cause peptic ulcers True
Normal range for potassium 3.5-5.0
Normal range for sodium 135-145
Short lived pain that is caused by tissue damage? Acute
Pain that is throughout the persons life? Chronic
Acute exacerbations in chronic pain breakthrough pain
Refers to the normal functioning of physiological systems that lead to the perception of noxious stimuli Nociception
Pain caused by damage to the CNS, PNS or both Neuropathic
Lipid compounds that initiate inflammatory responses that increase tissue swelling and pain at the site of injury prostaglandins
Refers to the processes by which noxious stimuli such as surgical incision or burn activate primarily afferent neurons called nociceptors transduction
Who is the most reliable indicator of pain the patient
The amount of pain a person is okay being in comfort function goal
How soon after parenteral administration should you reassess? 15 minutes
How soon after oral administration should you reassess? 1 hour
A patient is dependant on the half-life of the drug physical dependance
When a drug loses its initial strength so more has to be given tolerance
At what serum concentration of sodium will you see coma or convulsions? 130
When evaluating ABGs, what pH indicate metabolic alkalosis >pH 7.45
A nurse is caring for a client with ARF and hypernatremia, what action can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant? Oral care every 2-3 hours
If a client has a phosphorus level of 5.0, what other electrolyte imbalance should the nurse expect? Hypocalcemia
What value is useful to the nurse in determining whether the cause of acidosis is due to acid gain or bicarb loss? anion gap
Average urine output per hour 30mL
Common sign of hypocalcemia trousseaus sign
An isotonic fluid 0.9% NS
The major anion in body fluid chloride
Common cause of symptomatic hypomagnesium alcoholism
Local IV complications infection, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation
Insensible fluid loss breathing
What condition can lead to chronic respiratory acidosis in older adults thoracic skeletal change
Symptoms of hyperchloremia tachypnea, weakness, lethargy
The calcium concentration in the blood is regulated by? PTH
Oncotic pressure refers to the? Osmotic pressure exerted by proteins
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