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Board Scraps Nursing Course
2007-10-05 08:53:00
By Dale G. Israel Cebu Daily News Last updated 11:20am (Mla time) 10/04/2007 CEBU CITY, Philippines - Mandaue City College will no longer offer its nursing course along with two other programs, the school's board of trustees announced. Susana Cabahug, designated officer-in-charge of the school, said that the board decided to discontinue from second semester, the following courses: Bachelor of
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Nclex Preparation Study Exam
2007-10-04 09:46:00
1. The client is advised by the physician to have mammography screening annually, measures to provide adherence with mammography screening include: 1. Making sure that the individual barriers to screening are minimized 2. Emphasizing that mammography screening can prevent breast cancer 3. Emphasizing that mammography screening is a low cost approach to cancer prevention 4. Informing the client
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Nclex Preparation: I.V. Questions Easy Study For Nurses
2007-10-03 06:37:00
Which of the following nursing interventions is correct for clients receiving I.V. therapy? 1. Change the tubing every 8 hours. 2. Monitor the flow rate at least every hour. 3. Change the I.V. catheter and entry site daily. 4. Increase the rate to catch up if the correct amount hasn't been infused at the end of the shift. 2. Closely observing the rate of infusion prevents underhydration and
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Drugs that Require Frequent Monitoring
2007-10-01 09:02:00
Drugs that Require Frequent Monitoring Drug Therapeutic and Toxic Levels Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Therapeutic: 1-30 mcg/ml Toxic: >200 mcg/ml Contraindicated in: Liver disease Side Effects of Toxicity: Hepatic Necrosis Alcohol (Ethanol) Therapeutic Level: 100 mcg/ml Toxic: >400 mcg/ml Amitriptyline (Elavil) Therapeutic: 120-250 mcg/ml Toxic: >500 mcg/ml Contraindicated in: Narrow-angle glaucoma
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What It Takes To Become A Registered Nurse
2007-10-01 07:58:00
Written by EditorsChoice Friday, 28 September 2007 If you like helping people you may be interested in what it takes to become a registered nurse. Perhaps you have already began looking into nursing schools in hopes of a career you truly enjoy. But did you know that becoming better educated can have a dramatic impact on your personal bottom line? Getting a college education, whether an
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Nclex Preparation: Fluids And Electrolytes Easy Study For Nurses
2007-09-30 05:33:00
Effects of hyponatremia on respiratory system: shallow, ineffective respiratory movements as a late manifestation r/t skeletal muscle weakness Effects of hyponatremia on neuromusclar system: generalized skeletal muscle weakness that is worse in the extremities Effects of hyponatremia on cerebral function: headache, personality changes Effects of hyponatremia on GI system: a.
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Nclex Preparation: OB Newborn Nursing Easy Study For Nurses
2007-09-30 05:12:00
What is Apgar scoring? Scoring test performed at 1 minute then at 5 minutes. If the score is less than 8, then it is probable that some measure need to be taken Each of the following gets a score of 0 – 2, giving a total score of 0 – 10: Heart Rate, Respiratory effort, Muscle tone, Reflex irritability, Color Describe the newborn sleep cycles. Defined according to duration, length of cycle
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Nclex Preparation: Easy Study For Nurses
2007-09-28 15:48:00
what is a possible complication when administrating Lasix? Tachycardia Oxygen applied by mask with be at how many liters? 10 liters. red man syndrome means the IV is infusing rapidly naegals rule expected date of delivery subtract 3 months and add 7 days of your last menstrual period if scheduled for CAT scan, check for iodine sensitivity if scheduled for MRI, check for metallic implants
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Food And Drug Interaction
2007-09-28 07:17:00
CONDITION MEDICATION SAMPLE MEDICATION INTERACTION ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, COLDS* AND COUGHS Antihistamines-Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of colds and hay fever and other types of allergy. They act to limit or block histamine which is released by the body when we are exposed to substances that cause allergic reactions. Some commonly
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Fundamentals Of The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue
2007-09-27 15:33:00
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND NERVOUS TISSUE Characteristics & Functions Rapid control and communication Functions: Sensory—monitors change through receptors that detect stimuli Integration—analyses sensory information decides what should be done. Motor—initiates response by activating effectors (muscles, glands or organs that respond) Organization of the Nervous System There are two
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Nursing Practice Test V
2007-09-26 11:01:00
Situation: The nurse is interviewing a handsome man. He is intelligent and very charming. When asked about his family, he states he has been married four times. He says three of those marriages were "shotgun" weddings. He states he never really loved any of his wives. He doesn't know much about his three children. "I've lost track," he states. 1. If a patient is very resistant in taking
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Tips On How To Pass The Nursing Board Exam
2007-09-24 14:48:00
1. Exercise! 30 minutes of brisk walking 3x a week will do. Exercise promotes circulation at the same time gives you energy to study for long periods of time. You will be surprise on how much energy you will have if you do regular exercise. 2. In your review session, I see people copying everything in the black board and does not anymore pay attention to the lecturer, try to listen more to what
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