Medications
This antidote is used in cases of opioid overdose and can rapidly reverse respiratory depression
What is naloxone (narcan)
This condition occurs when the body produces insufficient thyroid hormone and may present as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance
What is hypothyroidism
This technique is used to assess the patient's level of consciousness by evaluating their response to stimuli, such as verbal or painful stimuli
What is the glasgow coma scale (GCS)
This process involves integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make decisions about patient care. A section of your PEEC comments.
What is evidence-based practice
When administering a hypertonic saline solution, the nurse should monitor for this dangerous condition that can occur if the infusion rate is too rapid
What is hypernatremia
This anti-inflammatory drug class is commonly used to treat pain and inflammation, but long-term use can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
What are NSAIDs - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
This condition is caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
This technique involves washing hands thoroughly with soap and water or using hand sanitizer before and after patient care to prevent the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene
The ethical concept that involves respecting patients by allowing them to make informed decisions about their care is known as this
What is autonomy
This viral disease, which can be prevented by vaccination, is characterized by a high fever, cough, and a distinctive red, blotchy rash
What are measles
This class of drugs works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, often used in the treatment of depression and anxiety
What is serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIS)
This is a severe complication of pneumonia in which a pocket of pus forms in the lung tissue
What is a lung abscess
This term refers to the removal of an organ or tissue, usually for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, such as in the case of a biopsy
What is excision
This type of isolation is required for patients infected with a microorganism that is spread through the air
What is airborne precautions
a progressive lung disease, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by damaged and weakened air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe
What is emphysema
This is the antidote for a patient who has overdosed on heparin.
What is protamine sulfate
This is a common complication of peritoneal dialysis, characterized by cloudy dialysate effluent and abdominal pain
What is peritonitis
This type of study, often considered the gold standard in clinical research, randomly assigns participants to different groups to assess the effectiveness of an intervention
What is a randomized controlled trial (RCT)
This scale is used to assess the severity of a burn injury by calculating the percentage of body surface area affected, with the torso typically representing this percentage
What is the rule of nines
This electrolyte imbalance can cause Trousseau’s sign and Chvostek’s sign, which are indicators of neuromuscular irritability
What is hypocalcemia
This antibiotic is often prescribed to treat tuberculosis and requires liver function monitoring due to its hepatotoxic effects
What is isoniazid
This condition, often caused by the retention of waste products in the bloodstream, is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease
What is uremia
This device is used to measure blood pressure (Full name)
What is a sphygmomanometer
This type of dialysis involves using the patient's peritoneum as a filter and can be done at home
What is peritoneal dialysis
This is a common side effect of levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease patients
What is dyskinesia