Kahoot Review Flashcards

1
Q

What is the normal blood glucose level range?

A

4-8 mmol/L

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2
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A patient in diabetic coma will be infusing which type of insulin?

A

Regular - Humulin R

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3
Q

In diabetic emergency treatment, a patient may receive potassium because of what?

A

Potassium shifts compartments due to cellular dysfunction

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4
Q

Between hyper and hypoglycemia, which one sets in fast and the other slow?

A

Hyperglycemia - slow + steady

Hypoglycemia - fast

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5
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[True/False] One of the best sites for Insulin injection is the deltoid.

A

False

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6
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Some S&S of hyperglycemia are:

A
  • Polyuria
  • Polydipsia
  • Tired + weak
  • Blurry vision
  • Hungry after a meal
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7
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Some S&S of hypoglycemia are:

A
  • Shakiness
  • Headache
  • Hunger
  • Tingling around the mouth
  • Dizziness + confusion
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8
Q

Why is grapefruit juice banned in hospitals?

A

Interferes with many cardiac medications

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9
Q

What is the ER tx for hypertension?

A

DAVs

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10
Q

DAVs have a direct effect on ____ ____ production

A

nitric oxide

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11
Q

What is the mechanism of action of opioids?

A

Inhibit Substance P neurotransmitters

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12
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What drug is used in the treatment of an opioid overdose, to rapidly reverse it?

A

Naloxone

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13
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What should a patient take if they’re allergic to penicillins?

A

Tetracycline

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14
Q

In the GI tract, Vancomycin is a treatment for ____

A

C. diff infection

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15
Q

Which class of antibiotic is Vancomycin?

A

Cell-wall synthesis inhibitor

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16
Q

What does ‘empiric’ anti-infective treatment mean?

A

Based on suspected pathogen

17
Q

What is the process of moving a medication from its site of administration into circulation?

A

Absorption

18
Q

What is the mechanism of action of Enalapril?

A

Inhibition of ACE

19
Q

What instructions should a nurse give a patient on Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) concerning dosage?

A

Max dosing is 3 tablets, 5 minutes apart

20
Q

Which schedule classifications has the highest potential for drug misuse?

A

Unscheduled

21
Q

NSAIDs inhibit what enzyme?

A

Cyclooxygenase

22
Q

Which drug class contains this drug: Aluminum Hydroxide?

A

Antacids

23
Q

What is an example of a ‘cathartic’?

A

Normal Saline Enema