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NCLEX PN Pharmacology Review
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NCLEX PN Pharmacology 
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Acarbose - oral antidiabetic agent that postpones the absorption of glucose 
Administer regular and NPH insulin steps - swab top of both insulin bottles with alcohol 
wipe, insert air into NPH insulin equal to dose, remove and insert air in regular insulin 
equal to dose, then withdraw dose from regular insulin and administer then withdraw 
correct dose from NPH insulin and admin subcutaneously 
Albuterol (Proventil) - activates beta2-adrenergic receptors in th...
Nursing Assessment Exam 1 With 100% Correct Answer 2024
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1. Skeletal Traction - placing a broken bone in a setup of pulleys and pins that help heal the 
bone stronger 
2. Callus Formation on Bone - bone formation of a bone found after a fracture 
3. Nonunion - failure of the bone ends to grow together; Gap btw the broken ends of the bone 
fills with dense fibrous and fibrocartilaginous tissue; occasional has a "false joint" 
4. Malunion - union of bone that does not grow back together properly 
5. Hyper union - joint moves further than what you ex...
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Schwann cell - Glial cells that are located in the peripheral nervous system and that form the myelin 
sheath around the axon of a neuron. 
Neruoglial cell - or Glial cells; are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and 
provide support and protection for neurons in the brain, and for neurons in other parts of the nervous 
system such as in the autonomic nervous system. 
Nephrotic syndrome - 1. Clinical condition of edema and proteinuria in which the renal histology 
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What are the causes of neutropenia? - Prolonged severe infection 
Decreased production of neutrophils 
Reduced survival of neutrophils 
Abnormal nuetrophil distribution and sequestration 
What is neutropenia? - A reduction in the neutrophils circulating in the blood stream 
What is the etiology of polycythemia? - It is an overproduction of red blood cells. There are two 
kinds, relative and absolute (also splits into primary and secondary absolute) 
What is relative polycythemia? - It is a ove...
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Types of Fractures - Transverse-line of break forms a right angle with the access of the bone (straight) 
Oblique-line of break runs obliquely to the access to the bone (slant) 
Occult-fracture that is hidden/not readily discernable 
Spiral- when torgue (rotating motion) is applied along the access of the bone 
Comminuted- 2+ pieces of fractured bone 
Pathologic-related to disease process that weakens the bone 
Greenstick- break in only one cortex of the bone, inner surface still in tact 
Impac...
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What is the etiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Inflammatory autoimmune joint disorder. More in 
women around 40-50 yrs old. They have antibodies against the IgG fragments= the body is fighting its 
own joints= inflammation. 
Rx= treat pain, treat symptoms of stiffness swelling. maintain mobility, physical rest and therapeutic 
exercises. 
Can give immunosuppresent drugs. 
Real stages of Alzheimer's - 1- Early- measurable short term memory loss, mild ADL problems 
2- Middle- moderate to se...
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Nursing Assessment across the Life Span 2024 (Texas Woman's University)
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Nursing Assessment across the Life Span 2024 (Texas Woman's UniversityCHAPTER 19: HEART AND NECK VESSELS 
Heart: muscular pump 
●	Top = base, bottom = apex (points down to left) 
●	Rotated so right side is anterior and left side is mostly posterior 
●	Right side pumps blood into lungs and left side pumps blood into body 
Blood vessels: pulmonary and systemic circulation 
Precordium: area on anterior chest directly overlying hear and great vessels Great vessels: 
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Nursing Assessment Exam 1 (1-9) With Verified Answers 2024
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