Detox Meds
This detox medication can help decrease adrenaline response in the body and can be very helpful for Opioid detox specifically.
clonidine
What is the medical term used for reporting a patient is without elevated temp?
Afebrile
What does SOAP stand for
(SOAP note)
Subjective: What the patient (or their family) describes about their feelings, current symptoms, or concerns. (e.g., "The patient reports feeling dizzy and states their pain is an 8/10.")
Objective: Factual, measurable, and observable data gathered by the nurse. This includes vital signs, physical examination findings, and lab results. (e.g., "Blood pressure is 130/85, heart rate is 92 bpm, and skin is cool to the touch.")
Assessment: The nurse's clinical judgment, diagnosis, or evaluation of the patient's status based on the subjective and objective data. (e.g., "Patient is experiencing acute pain and is at risk for falls due to dizziness.")
Plan: The proposed next steps, treatments, or interventions to address the patient's problems. e.g., "Administer prescribed pain medication, keep bed rails up, and reassess pain in 30 minutes."
What should the medical team member calling 911 be sure to have before dialing?
address of emergency location
age of patient
an octopus has how many hearts?
3
Why is hypotension considered in administration of benzodiazepines
central nervous system depression
Reduced sympathetic system activity
Muscle relaxation
Why does nicotine increase HR and blood pressure?
It triggers the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that brings a short burst of pleasure and a false sense of calm. Activates fight or flight.
Brings temporary relief for the withdrawal it creates through short bursts of dopamine. (similar to stimulants).
What COWS score is typically required to begin an induction?
8 or above
What documentation needs to be prepared before EMS arrives (another person should prepare this, not person on the phone with 911)
send out form
documentation of situation/ assessment
who was notified
what is the only mammal that can truly fly?
bats
What specific mechanisms contribute to hydroxyzine's effectiveness for anxiety?
By blocking histamine:
which normally functions as an arousal neurotransmitter in the brain, it induces a calming, sedative effect.
fun fact: It may also help regulate mood through mild interactions with serotonin receptors.
Why does consuming sodium help hypotension?
Sodium helps combat hypotension by creating an osmotic gradient that draws water into the bloodstream, increasing total blood volume. More fluid inside the blood vessels raises the pressure pushing against the artery walls.
(sodium acts as a sponge to soak in fluid and keep it there).
Your patient reports feeling dizzy.
What assessment items should be included in your report to a provider?
- time dizziness began
- frequency: intermittent or constant
- vital signs
- last 24 hours dietary/ fluid consumption
- meds possibly contributing to dizziness
- FSBS if diabetic or has eating disorder
What crucial step is often missed following a 911 call/ send out
contacting patient's emergency contact
which movie features a chatty snowman named Olaf
Frozen
Which type of detox process requires the longest (extended) benzodiazepine taper?
Benzodiazepine use detox
Your patient presents with:
Mental state changes: Agitation, confusion, anxiety, and restlessness.
Neuromuscular hyperactivity: Tremors, muscle twitches, rigid muscles, and overactive reflexes.
Autonomic hyperactivity: Fast heart rate, high blood pressure, high fever, dilated pupils, and heavy sweating.
What are we concerned about?
Serotonin Syndrome
Your patient presents with shortness of breath.
What assessment items should be included in your message to the doctor?
- vital signs
- Lung sounds ***
- onset (when did it start)
- constant or only with activity
- recent illness - pneumonia, flu, etc
- hx of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- anxiety level
How frequently should your patient be checked on once they are sent to a HLOC?
Q2 hours
document in notes section of send out form
What are the names of the 7 dwarfs from the Disney movie, Snow White?
Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, and Sleepy
Why do antipsychotics, such as Zyprexa, reduce paranoia and hallucinations?
by rebalancing dopamine and serotonin in the brain
by modulating receptor activity
what is the difference between heart rate and pulse?
Nothing ;) free 500 points!
Your client presents complaining of uncontrollable, repetitive, jerking like body movements.
Which disorder do you suspect
Tardive dyskinesia (TD)
medication-induced movement disorder
When EMS arrives what items should be ready to give to them/ communicate to them
send out form for hospital
vitals
recent medication given / drug allergies
explanation to give hospital staff send out form and use DON's number for any updates
In what year was the first iphone released?
2007