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1. A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.2. After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due tothe fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine. 3. Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves 4. The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate 5. Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALLlinens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their handsfrequently and avoid contact.Vasopressin think DIABETES INSIPIDUS!!!!Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone2. 1. dont give beta blockers to anyone with respiratory problems i.e asthma,copd.2. periorbital edema sign of complication with impetigo (indicateglomernephritis) 3. Myocardial infaraction always relieve pain with morphine 1st. sometimes thechoice oxygen will be in the same question. choose morphine. 4. positive sweat test. indicative of cystic fibrosis 5. DKA-KETONES IN URINE, FRUITY BREATH, KUSSMAUL RESP DIABETES I, HHNK-NOKETONES-SUGAR HIGH-DIABETES ii.3. 1. Herbs: Black Cohosh is used to treat menopausal symptoms. When taken withan antihypertensive, it may cause hypotension. Licorice can increase potassiumloss and may cause dig toxicity.2. With acute appendicitis, expect to see pain first then nausea and vomiting.With gastroenitis, you will see nausea and vomiting first then pain.3. If a patient is allergic to latex, they should avoid apricots, cherries, grapes,kiwi, passion fruit, bananas, avocados, chestnuts, tomatoes and peaches.4. Do not elevate the stump after an AKA after the first 24 hours, as this maycause flexion contracture.5. Beta Blockers and ACEI are less effective in African Americans thanCaucasians.4. for the myelogram postop positions. water based dye (lighter) bed elevated. oilbased dye heavier bed flat. 2.autonomic dysreflexia- elevated bed first....then check foley or for impaction 3. any of the mycin's..check for

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