Lab Values
The name of the electrolyte that's normal value is 3.5-5.0 mmol/L
What is Potassium
This condition, frequently seen in elderly males, leads to obstructive urinary retention
What is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Patients with atrial fibrillation must be anticoagulated due to the risk of _______
What is blood clots
Medication administered to treat GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease
What is Pantoprazole (Protonix)
The number one way to prevent infection
What is hand washing
Normal sodium level
What is 135-145
The clinical manifestation of an elevated bilirubin level
What is jaundice
This lung sound would be indicative of fluid overload
What is crackles
This medication must be administered at a rate of 10-20mg per 1-2 min
What is Furosemide
A numerical result less than or equal to this on the braden scale identifies a patient is at risk for skin breakdown
What is 17
The two main lab values monitored to watch kidney function
What is BUN and Creatinine
What is a paracentesis
Patients with COPD are at risk of retaining ____, leading to decreased level of consciousness
What is CO2
Laxative administered to decrease ammonia levels
What is Lactulose
The name of the scale that assess a pt's neurological status bsed on eye opening, verbal and motor ability
What is the Glascow Coma scale
A hemoglobin less than ______, would warrant a blood transfusion
What is a Hg of 7.0
A procedure performed to find the source of upper GI bleeding
What is an endoscopy
This heart condition can develop when bacteria infect the heart valves
What is Endocarditis
Anti-Cholinergic medication administered to treat bradycardia
What is Atropine
The volume of fluid necessary to flush the primary tubing once a secondary medication has infused
What is 25cc
The desired INR level for a patient taking Warfarin (Coumadin)
What is 2.0-3.0
The bacteria that most commonly causes urinary tract infections
What is E. coli
A long QT interval predisposes a patient to this condition
What is ventricular dysrhythmias, or torsades
Antibiotic that is added to anti-infective regimens for MRSA coverage
What is Vancomycin
The type of insulin that is still given to patients regardless of their PO status