Abbreviations
twice a day
three times a day
four times a day
list 3 types of blood pressure medications
what are diuretics (lasix/thiazides), beta-adrenergic blockers(propranolol/ atenolol), vasodilators, ACE inhibitors (captopril/ enalapril), and angiotensin II receptor blockers (losartan/ valsartan) ?
Subcutaneous needle gauge and length
what is 25-27 gauge and 3/8-5/8 inch needle?
List complete and incomplete proteins.
name the type of IV solutions and give an example.
What is?
isotonic ( 0.9% NS, D5W)
hypotonic (0.45% NS, D2.5W)
hypertonic (D10W)
before meals
after meals
hours of sleep/at bedtime
What is AC, PC, and HS?
These are two common side effects of anti-infective agents/antibiotics.
What is nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity?
Intramuscular needle gauge and length
List the order of diet progression and give an example of each.
Patient position for catheter insertion for male and female
what is dorsal recumbent for females and supine with legs extended and flexed for males?
venous thromboembolism
pulmonary embolism
myocardial infarction
transient ischemic attack
What is VTE, PE, MI, and TIA?
This medication is used as DVT prevention after surgeries that require longterm bedrest.
What is enoxaparin (lovenox)?
Proper technique for mixing insulin
This type of nutrition is provided intravenously.
What is parenteral?
What is begin at meatus, work outward in a spiral motion 3 times?
5% dextrose in water
subcutaneous
partial pressure of arterial oxygen
as needed
what is D5W, subs/subcut, PaO2, PRN?
Insulin lispro
Insulin glargine
NPH insulin
Regular insulin
what is:
rapid acting insulin
long acting insulin?
intermediate acting insulin
short acting insulin?
this is a key safety technique when injecting subq
what is do not aspirate?
the two most frequent complications with tube feedings.
What are aspiration and accidental placement?
This is where the catheter bag should be positioned after being inserted and secured
What is below the level of the bladder?
bedside commode
bathroom privileges
out of bed
nothing by mouth
What is BSC, BRP, OOB, and NPO?
the 4 powers of aspirin
what is anti-inflammatory, anti-pain, anti-pyretic, and anti-platelet?
List what is necessary for a complete medication order
what is patient name, DOB, allergies, order date and time, med name/dose/route, indication/time of admin, and prescribers signature?
Contraindications for enteral feeding tubes
what are frequent nosebleeds, facial surgery/trauma, hx of aspiration, anticoagulant therapy/coagulopathy, basilar skull fractures?
This is never given as an IV push
What is potassium?