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What does a nuclear scan do ? |
Records images on radiographic film |
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Lumbar puncture is contraindicated in what kind of patients ? |
Patients who may have Increased intracranial pressure |
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Normal serum calcium level ? |
9.0-10.5 mg/dl |
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Increased serum calcium levels may indicate ? |
Metastatic tumor to the bone , Addison's disease , pagets disease , acromegaly , acute osteoporosis , hyperparathyroidism , Vit D deficiency , renal failure , malabsorption , Rickets |
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What are external fixators ? |
Devices used to hold bone fragments in normal position |
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Anti inflammatory Meds are given for patients with what musculoskeletal system disorders causing swelling , heat , pain , redness and limited mobility |
Arthritis
Bursitis
Spondylitis
Gout
Muscle strains and sprains
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NSAIDS are contraindicated in patients with what conditions? |
Asthma CV Diseases Kidney/ Liver dysfunction GI Ulcer IBD blood dyscrasias Clotting disorders Anemia Thyroid disease Children with viral infection GERD
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patients should take NSAID with food to reduce ? |
Gastric irritation |
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Examples of Nsaids |
voltaren Motrin indocin Toradol Daypro Ponstil naproxyn Butazolidin Feldene Clinoril
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Examples of salycilates ? |
ASA BAYER EMPERIN ASCRIPTIN BUFFERIN ASPRIN TRILLISATE |
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The nurse is one of several people who witness a vehicle a pedestrian. The individual is dazed and tries to get up , the leg appears fractured. The nurse should plan to perform which action ? |
Stay with person , encourage to remain still |
