Medications
Name an adverse effect of Morphine
respiratory depression, lethargy, confusion, nausea/vomiting, constipation, addiction
What disease is responsible for shortness of breath and wheezing, especially after exercise?
Asthma
you see a person laying unconcious on the ground. When you go to check on them, you notice they are breathing and have a pulse but wont wake up. What do you do next?
Call 911 whenever you find someone unresponsive, regardless if they have a pulse or are breathing.
What does the abbreviation PRN mean?
as needed
What is a "Normal" blood pressure?
90/60<120/80>140/90
What does the medication Zoloft do?
its an anti-depressant and can help with anxiety
What mental disorder is described as "having a psychological need to take things that dont belong to you and/or having an anxiety that is relieved by stealing"
Kleptomania
Go to the hospital for ANY fever over 104.0 as this may cause seizure activity
What does the abbreviation ACHS stand for
before breakfast, hour of sleep
ante cibos hora somni
What is a typical resting heart rate?
60-100
What medication is used primarily in acute respiratory distress?
Albuterol
What secondary condition, caused by untreated sleep apnea, can become serious and life threatening?
Heart failure related to hypoxia
In an emergency situation, what do providers focus on first? Airway, breathing or cardiac circulation?
Airway, Think ABC's!
What does the term hematology mean?
the study of blood cells
What oxygen saturation level is considered "too low" for normal at this altitude?
89% or less
What does the medication Atorvastatin do?
Atorvastatin is a statin medication and a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis
What disease causes "spooning" or "swooping" of the nails?
iron deficiency anemia OR hypothyroidism
You are an emergency responder with multiple car crash victims. Which person are you taking to the hospital first?
A: A person who is barely conscious with no visible injuries
B: A person who has burns on at least 50% of their body
C: A person who has multiple large visible wounds with a lot of blood loss who is not conscious and is breathing shallowly and slowly
D: A person with a broken arm and leg but can respond meaningfully when asked questions
B. This person is the most critical while still able to be saved
DAILY DOUBLE
A medication that elevates your blood pressure in order to keep it stable
Name one cardio-effective electrolyte.
magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium
What is norepinephrine used for most often in critical settings?
As a pressor in the case of extremely low BP.
What disease can cause old sores and wounds to reopen and become unable to heal?
Scurvy
You are taking care of a patient post surgery and are receiving report from the surgery team. Which piece of information would make you the most concerned for the patients well being?
A: the client lost 500ml of blood in surgery
B: the client has a small wound that was made accidentally by the surgery team without their knowledge
C: the clients temperature is 99.5F
D: the clients BP is 100/50
C: the clients temperature is 99.5F; Malignant hyperthermia is elevated temperature after surgery that rises quickly and if not caught early can be fatal
What does the word Teratogenic mean?
Having the potential to cause birth defects
Which vital sign is the most concerning.
A: a BP of 150/100
B: a heart rate of 110
C: an oxygen saturation of 88%
D: a BP of 80/50
D. A low BP is most concerning as this means the rest of the internal organs are not getting enough blood/nutrients/oxygen.