The ReMar Review Quick Facts for NCLEX 2019-2022

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What is the ABO antigen system? - It is the different classes of human blood. What part of the blood is classified? - The red blood cells are distinguished What other blood is compatible with ty... pe A? - Type A or O What other blood is compatible with Type B? - Type B or O What other blood is compatible with Type O? - Type O Only What other blood is compatible with Type AB? - Type A, B, or O What is another name for acetylsalicylic acid? - Aspirin What is the indication to give acetylsalicylic acid? - Mild to moderate pain Does aspirin increase or decrease the effects of methotrexate? - Increase What is methotrexate used for? - Chemotherapy agent & rheumatoid arthritis What is the primary symptom if Acid Reflux (GERD)? - Heartburn (pyrosis) What test confirms GERD? - Barium swallow fluoroscopy What malfunction allows reflux in GERD? - Lower esophageal sphincter What is the client teaching Of GERD? - Low-fat, high-protein diet, take antacids, avoid Lying flat after meals What virus that causes AIDS? - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) How is HIV transmitted? - Sexual intercourse Direct contact with infected blood/body fluids (body fluids semen, breast milk) What are symptoms of HIV? - Fever, weight loss, night sweats, diarrhea, fatigue How is the presence of HIV confirmed? - Screening is done FIRST to see if HIV antibodies are present. The test is performed to specifically identify the HIV antibodies. What is the screening test for HIV? - ELISA What confirm the screening test for HIV? - HIV differentiation assay Western blot no longer used How does HIV attack the body? - It attacks the immune system by destroying T-lymphocytes. The virus also rapidly self-replicates. What is so important about T-lymphocytes? - T cells help immune system recognize and fight pathogens. What is another name for T-lymphocytes? [Show More]

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