General Nclex-Rn Review Study Guide Rated A+

catecholamine {Ans: neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response}dry sterile dressing {Ans: check order, clean gloves, loosen dressing, observe wound, measure, rmv gloves, prep sterile field, moisten sterile dressing and clean, dry wound, apply ointments, cover}lasix {Ans: commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema}metered dose inhaler {Ans: 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}what are NSAIDs mainly given for {Ans: inflammation and pain}quickest absorption {Ans: #1 is abdomen, #2 is arm, #3 is buttock}2.2lbs. {Ans: 1 kg}with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds {Ans: wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds}phlebitis r/t IV {Ans: 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}ampule {Ans: glass/break}1 lb {Ans: 16 oz.}suctioning {Ans: no longer than 10-20 seconds at a time, allow pt to rest between suctioning, flush cath with NS between suctionings, 80-100 mm is normal adult suction}nitroglycerin {Ans: treatment of CHF associated with an