Nursing exam cram sheet for the NCLEX

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Vital signs-Heart rate: 80-100bpm

-Respiratory rate: 12-20bpm

-Blood pressure: 110-120/60mmHg

-Temperature: 37 degrees C or 98.6 degrees F

Normal red blood cell count4.5-5.0 million Normal white blood cell count5,000-10,000 Normal platelet count200,000-400,000

Normal hemoglobin level-Female: 12-16

-Male: 14-18

Normal hematocrit level-Female: 37-47

-Male: 40-54

Sodium range135-145 mEq/L

Potassium range3.5-5.0 mEq/L Calcium range8.5-10.9 mg/dL Chloride range95-105 mEq/L Magnesium range1.5-2.5 mEq/L Phosphorus range2.5-4.5 mg/dL Normal pH range7.36-7.45 Normal HCO3 (bicarb) range22-26 mEq/L Normal CO2 range-35-45mEq/L Normal PaO2 range80-100% Normal SaO2Greater than 95% Normal glucose range70-110 mg/dl Specific gravity normal range1.010-1.030 Normal BUN range7-22 mg/dl Normal serum creatinine range0.6-1.35 mg/dl Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) normal range100-190 U/L Normal protein range6.2-8.1 g/dL Normal albumin range3.4-5.0 g/dL Normal bilirubenless than 1.0 mg/dL Normal total cholesterol range130-200 mg/dL Normal triglyceride range40-50 mg/dL Normal uric acid level3.5-7.5 mg/dL Normal Creatine phosphokinase21-232 U/L Carbamazepine (tegretol) therapeutic drug level 4-10 mcg/ml Digoxin (Lanoxin) therapeutic drug level0.8-2.0 ng/mL

Gentamycin (Garamycin) therapeutic drug level -5—10 mcg/ml (peak) -<2.0 mcg/ml (valley) Lithium (Eskalith) therapeutic drug level0.8-1.5 mEq/L Phenobarbital (Solfronton) therapeutic drug level 15-40 mcg/mL Phenytoin (Dilantin) therapeutic drug level10-20 mcg/mL Theophylline (Aminophylline) therapeutic drug level 10-20 mcg/dL Tobramycin (Tobrex) therapeutic drug level-5—10 mcg/mL (peak) -0.5—2.0 mcg/mL (valley) Valporic acid (Depakene) therapeutic drug level 50-100 mcg/mL Vancomycin (Vancocin) therapeutic drug level-20—40 mcg/ml (peak) -5 to 15 mcg/ml (trough) Sodium warfarin (Coumadin) PT-10—12 seconds (control).-The antidote is Vitamin K.INR (Coumadin)0.9-1.2 Heparin PTT-30—45 seconds (control).-The antidote is protamine sulfate.APTT23.3-31.9 seconds Fibrogen level203-377 mg/dL Conversions-1 teaspoon (t) = 5 ml -1 tablespoon (T) = 3 t = 15 ml -1 oz = 30 ml -1 cup = 8 oz -1 quart = 2 pints -1 pint = 2 cups -1 grain (gr) = 60 mg -1 gram (g) = 1,000 mg -1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 lbs -1 lb = 16 oz

-Convert C to F: C+40 multiply by 9/5 and subtract 40

-Convert F to C: F+40 multiply by 5/9 and subtract 40

Normal fetal heart rate120-160 bpm Normal maternity variability6-10 bpm Normal amniotic fluid level500-1200 mL

Normal contraction pattern2-5 minutes apart with duration of greater than 90 seconds and intensity of less than 100 mmHg Normal APGAR scoring-Appearance, Pulses, Grimace, Activity, Reflex Irritability.-Done at 1 and 5 minutes with a score of 0 for absent, 1 for decreased, and 2 for strongly positive.-Scores 7 and above are generally normal -Scores 4 to 6 fairly low -Scores 3 and below are generally regarded as critically low STOP-Treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anesthesia -Stop infusion of Pitocin.-Turn the client on her left side.-Administer oxygen.-If hypovolemia is present, push IV fluids.Pregnancy category of drugs; Category ANo risk in controlled human studies Pregnancy category of drugs; Category BNo risk in other studies. Examples: Amoxicillin, Cefotaxime Pregnancy category of drugs; Category CRisk not ruled out. Examples: Rifampicin (Rifampin), Theophylline (Theolair) Pregnancy category of drugs; Category DPositive evidence of risk. Examples: Phenytoin, Tetracycline Pregnancy category of drugs; Category XContraindicated in Pregnancy. Examples: Isotretinoin (Accutane), Thalidomide (Immunoprin), etc.Drug schedules ; Schedule 1No currently accepted medical use and for research use only (e.g., heroin, LSD,

MDMA).

Drug schedules; Schedule 2Drugs with high potential for abuse and requires written prescription (e.g., Ritalin, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), and fentanyl) Drug schedules; Schedule 3Requires new prescription after six months or five refills (e.g., codeine, testosterone, ketamine).Drug schedules; Schedule 4Requires new prescription after six months (e.g., Darvon, Xanax, Soma, and Valium).Drug schedules; Schedule 5Dispensed as any other prescription or without prescription (e.g., cough preparations, Lomotil, Motofen).Medication classifications; AntacidsReduces hydrochloric acid in the stomach Medication classifications; AntianemicsIncreases blood cell production Medication classifications; AnticholinergicsDecreases oral secretions Medication classifications; AnticoagulantsPrevents clot formation Medication classifications; AnticonvulsantsUsed for management of seizures and/or bipolar disorders