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Nclex Cram Sheet PDF
Nclex Cram Sheet PDF
Cl Mg Hct Hgb
98-107 1.3-2.3 F: 37-48 M: 45-52 F: 12-16 M:14-18
Ca PO Platelet
8.5-10.5 2.5-4.5 150,000-400,000
Anticoagulants ABGs
Urinalysis Chemistry
BUN Protein Glucose LDH
7-22 6.2-8.1 70-110 100-190
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VITAL SIGNS
NEWBORN
Normal High Low
Blood Pressure 80-60/45-40 (at birth) > 100/50 < 100/50
CHILD
ADULT
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CRANIAL NERVE ASSESSMENT
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PHARMACOLOGY MNEMONICS
DIURETICS: "Leak Over The CAN" TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT: s/e TORSADES DES POINTES: tx drugs
Loop diuretics Thrombocytopenia drugs causing APACHE:
Osmotic Cardiac (arrhythmia, MI, stroke) Amiodarone
Thiazides Anticholinergic (tachycardia, Procainamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors urinary retention) Arsenium
Aldosterone inhibitors Seizures Cisapride
Na channel blockers Haloperidol
CARBAMAZEPINE: use Eritromycin
SULFONAMIDES: characteristics
SEROTONIN: s/e
CN(V) (trigeminal) neuralgia Steven-Johnson syndrome/ Skin
Bipolar disorder rash / Solubility low components cause HARM:
Zeisures Urine precipitation/ Useful for UTI Hyperthermia
Large spectrum (gram positives Autonomic instability (delirium)
MORPHINE: s/e
and negatives) Rigidity
Miosis
Folic acids synthesis blocker (as Myoclonus
Out of it (sedation)
Respiratory depression well as synthesis of nucleic PARKINSONISM: tx drugs
Pneumonia (aspiration) acids) SALAD:
Hypotension Analog of PABA Selegiline
Infrequency (constipation, WARFARIN: interactions Anticholinenergics
urinary retention) ACADEMIC QACS: (trihexyphenidyl, benzhexol,
Nausea Amiodarone ophenadrine)
Emesis Cimetidine L-Dopa + peripheral
CORTICOSTEROIDS: s/e Aspirin decarboxylase inhibitor
Dapsone (carbidopa, benserazide)
Cataracts
Erythromycin Amantadine
Up all night (sleep disturbances)
Metronidazole Dopamine postsynaptic
Suppression of HPA axis
Indomethacin receptor agonists
Hypertension/ buffalo Hump
Clofibrates (bromocriptine, lisuride,
Infections
Quinidine pergolide)
Necrosis (avascular)
Gain weight Azapropazone BENZODIAZEPINES
Striae Ciprofloxacin drugs decrease metabolism
Bone loss (osteoporosis) Statins "I'm Overly Calm"
Acne Isoniazid
Diabetes Oral contraceptive pills
Myopathy, moon faces Cimetidine
Depression
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POSITIONING
AIR/PULMONARY EMBOLISM LABOR W/UN-REASSURING FHR TUBE FEEDING WITH DECREASED LOC
Turn pt to left side and lower head of Turn on left side, and administer O2, Position pt on right side with the HOB
bed stop Pitocin, increase IV fluids elevated
S/S: chest pain, difficulty breathing, S/S: late decelerations, decreased Rationale: promotes emptying of the
tachycardia, pale, impending doom variability, fetal bradycardia stomach & prevent aspiration
Pt placed in the supine position for Position on side of affected ear after Pt will sleep on unaffected side with a
4-12hrs as prescribed surgery night shield for 1-4wks; semi-fowlers
Rationale: prevent headache and Rationale: allows drainage of Rationale: to prevent edema
leaking of CSF secretions
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POSITIONING
AUTONOMIC
DYSREFLEXIA/HYPERREFLEXIA SHOCK HEAD INJURY
place client in sitting position Bedrest; flat on bed Elevate HOB 30 degrees, head
(elevate HOB) first; legs dangling should be kept in neutral position
Rationale: reduce BP below Rationale: To improve or increase Rationale: decrease ICP; keep head
dangerous levels & provide relief circulation from rotating; avoid freq. suctioning
Elevate FOB for counter-traction; use Place in low-Fowler’s position Reverse trendelenburg (head higher)
trapeze for moving Pediatric: prone with HOB elevated
Assess: Ask patient to dorsiflex foot of don’t cough; NPO; keep intestines Rationale: to promote gastric
the affected leg moist & covered w/sterile saline emptying and reduce reflux
HOB elevated 30-45 degrees; Side-lying or recovery position Bed rest w/minimal activity; affected
bed rest area on dependent position
Rationale: To prevent pressure on Rationale: To drain secretions and Rationale: helps detached retina fall
aneurysm site prevent aspiration into place
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ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS
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HYPER VS. HYPO
ADDISONS MYXEDEMA/HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
DOWN, DOWN, UP, DOWN slowed physical and mental CATSS – convulsions, arrhythmias,
Hyponatremia, hypotension, function; sensitivity to cold; dry skin; tetany, spasms, stridor (decreased
hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia brittle hair calcium); diet – low phosphorus
CUSHINGS GRAVESDISEASE/HYPERTHYROIDISM HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
UP, UP, DOWN, UP accelerated physical and mental fatigue, muscle weakness, renal
hypernatremia, hypertension, function; sensitivity to heat; calculi, back and joint pain
hypokalemia, hyperglycemia fine/soft hair (increased calcium)
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ABG INTERPRETATION
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MATERNITY – BELLY MAPPING
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CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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ERIKSON’S DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
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INSULIN ADMINISTRATION
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SEPSIS INTERPRETATION
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RULES OF NINES
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SUCTION CHAMBER
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AREAS OF PAIN TO THE ABDOMEN
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ACLS
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DRUG TERMINOLOGY
prefix,
root, examples (generic names) drug class or drug category actions/used for
suffix
-dipine amlodipine; felodipine; nifedipine; calcium channel blocker lowers BP; relax & widen blood vessels
-eprazole esomeprazole; omeprazole; proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid; peptic ulcers; GERD
-sartan candesartan; losartan; valsartan angiotensin II receptor antagonist; ARB lowers BP; heart failure
-semide furosemide; torsemide loop diuretic (water pill) used for impaired kidney function
anxiety-reducing; sedative;
-zepam clonazepam; diazepam; lorazepam; benzodiazepine
anticonvulsant; insomnia
anxiety-reducing; sedative;
-zolam alprazolam; estazolam; midazolam; benzodiazepine
anticonvulsant; insomnia
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TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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INCENTIVE SPIROMETER
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