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What labs do we monitor for renal?
BUN, Creatinine, GFR
What drug class ends in "olol"
Beta-blockers
What is the difference between a STEMI and NSTEMI?
ST elevation
What shape is a healthy RBC?
Circular/Round
What is a chest tube used for?
Drain fluid or air
What does a high WBC indicate?
Infection
What respiratory issue do you have to watch for when giving beta-blockers?
Bronchospasms
Which is worse between a STEMI and NSTEMI?
STEMI
What blood type is the universal donor?
O
Role in metabolism, growth and development. Regulate thyroid hormones.
What labs show inflammation?
CRP and SedRate
What other reason is protonix given other than gerd?
Stress ulcer prevention
CT chest with dye
What are types of necrotic/dead tissue?
Eschar and Slough
Which type diabetic requires insulin?
Type 1
What does increase procalcitonin indicate?
Sepsis
How long should you wait between different eye drop administration?
At least 5 mins.
What is urosepsis?
Infection/sepsis from the urinary system
Who is considered the founder of Nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What is your good cholesterol called?
HDL
What is D-Dimer a test for?
Blood clots
What side effect do you look for when giving vancomycin?
Red Man's Syndrome
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Muscle breakdown that releases protein in the blood and can damage the kidneys
What is omega 3 fish oil good for?
Inflammation and may help prevent heart disease and decline in brain function
How many functions does your pancreas have and what do they do? There are two.
Exocrine and Endocrine
Exocrine-produces enzymes that help with digestion.
Endocrine-sends out hormones that control your sugar in bloodstream.