Insulin
rapid acting onset, peak, and duration
onset: 10-30 minutes
peak: 30min-3 hours
duration: 3-5 hours
What are the male and female lab values for hemoglobin?
Male: 14-18
Female: 12-16
What is infiltration?
When IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue
Intermittent claudication
Lanoxin 0.25mg is ordered for your patient. On hand you have Lanoxin 0.125mg tablets. How many tablets do you administer?
2 tablets
short acting onset, peak, and duration
onset: 30min-1 hour
peak: 2-5 hours
duration: 5-8 hours
What are the male and female lab values for Hematocrit?
Male: 42-52
Female: 35-47
What symptoms at the site do you see with an infiltrated IV?
- pain
- swelling
- coolness
- numbness
where do arterial ulcers occur?
Over bony prominences, toes, feet, and lower legs
The order is Diazepam 2.5mg IM q6h prn for anxiety. Available: Diazepam 10mg/2mL. The patient will how many mL of Diazepam?
0.5mL
intermediate onset, peak and duration
onset: 1.5-4 hours
peak: 4-12 hours
duration: 12-18 hours
What does an elevated BUN level indicate?
Renal dysfunction
What should you do when your patient is experiencing a hematoma?
- elevate the extremity
- apply pressure and ice
What drug could be giving for a patient with PAD
ACE inhibitor
A patient is ordered 8mg/kg of amoxicillin every 8hrs. What is the desired dose if the patient weighs 165lbs
600mg
long acting onset and duration
onset 0.8-4hours
duration: 16-24 hours
What is sodium important for?
Nerve and muscle function
What symptoms will a patient experience with air embolism?
- tachycardia
- chest pain
- hypotension
- Cyanosis
- decreased LOC
Exercise therapy
Walking 30-45 minutes a day 3 days a week for 3 months.
A patient is ordered to receive 20 mEq KCl in 150mL NS over 2 hours, the drip factor is 10 gtt/mL.
13 gtt/min
onset:
peak:
duration:
onset: when med is given
peak: hypoglycemic
duration: hyperglycemic
What does a low and high platelet count indicate?
(give both)
LOW: increased risk for bleeding
HIGH: increased risk for clots
what 3 things should you do when a patient experiences phlebitis
1. remove IV
2. Call HCP
3. Restart IV on opposite side
High in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low in cholesterol, saturated fats and salt.
The PCP prescribed Vancomycin 400mg/250mL to infuse over 2 hours. Calculate flow rate.
125 mL/hr