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NCLEX Review Part 1
general review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Toxic Shock Syndrome | Condition usually occurs in women under 30 who are menstruating and using tampons. It caused by Staphylococcus. S/S: Fever (>102) vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia, hypotension, diffuse rash. Tx: Fluid replacement and antibiotics. |
| Hypotentive syndrome during pregnancy | During the third trimester the large uterus compresses the inferior vena cava and aorta when the women is supine. This reduces cardiac output and resulting in a drop meternal bp and fetal heart rate. S/S: dizziness, ringing in the ears, pallor, cold, clam |
| Peripheral Angiogram | A test that uses X-rays to find narrowed or blocked areas in one or more of the arteries that supply blood to your legs. A catheter is guided into your arteries and a dye is injected into the blood stream. Areas of narrowing or blockage can be seen. |