Santa’s Symptoms
After a long night delivering presents, Santa develops sneezing, a runny nose, mild fatigue, and scratchy throat. Which virus is the most likely cause?
Rhinovirus
Santa is hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 pneumonia during his North Pole deliveries. He requires IV antiviral therapy, starting with a loading dose on day one, followed by daily infusions for two more days to prevent progression to severe disease.
Remdesivir
This nurse is always late and skips punching in Kronos after 0735/1935 to avoid the 15-minute deduction.
Christina
A mischievous boy that is left home alone in this 1990 classic family comedy.
Home Alone
Elf is pale, dizzy, SOB and fatigued. What lab should be checked?
Hemoglobin
After delivering presents all night, Santa has a fever, chills, and body aches. What could this be?
Influenza
Santa’s helper develops shingles after a stressful toy-making session; this oral antiviral is commonly used to reduce viral replication and pain.
Acyclovir
This nurse knows every language, is obsessed with taking a dump and hiding in the supply room, while sitting on a box/stacks of paper and non-surprisingly owns a fake pet cockroach.
Jason
In this 2003 comedy, this actor plays a human raised as an elf who travels to New York to find his father.
Elf
Elf is twitchy, has tremors, and prolonged QT on ECG after overusing energy drinks during toy production. Which lab should you check?
Magnesium
Santa complains of sudden severe headache, stiff neck, and fever after being stuck in a tight chimney. Which serious infection should you suspect?
Meningitis
The elves accidentally gave Santa too much caffeine, causing palpitations. This beta-blocker can slow his heart rate.
Metoprolol
This nurse survives night shifts by sneaking three hours on break and three at the nursing station via geri-chair but somehow, all of their patients are alive and well.
Tim
In this 1994 film, Tim Allen must grow a white beard and deliver presents after a magical mishap.
The Santa Clause
Elf is confused, nauseated, and has a history of excessive hot cocoa intake. Which lab should you check?
Sodium
After taking a course of antibiotics to treat his ho-ho-ho cough, Santa develops severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. What is the likely culprit?
C. difficile
Reindeer presents with high fever and urinary tract infection after drinking contaminated water at the North Pole pond. Which IV medication should be given?
Ceftriaxone
This nurse is never rushed and walks at a leisurely pace but always gets their work done. They may ask for your help to boost a patient if you are lucky; however, this may also lead to a surprise bed bath and/or brief change.
Nessou aka Nessa
This movie stars Jim Carrey who hates Christmas in Whoville.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Santa is short of breath, has swollen ankles, and feels unusually tired after sliding down chimneys all night. Which lab should be drawn?
BNP
Santa complains of swollen ankles, shortness of breath when climbing stairs, and extreme fatigue after the North Pole workout—this chronic condition affecting the heart could be responsible.
CHF
Santa’s chronic heart failure worsens after a long sleigh ride. Despite furosemide, he remains symptomatic. This medication is commonly added to improve survival.
Spironolactone
This nurse tends to be quiet but is always listening and no one can ever remember seeing them angry.
Kaylie
This 2019 family comedy follows a man who has to deliver presents after Santa’s sleigh is damaged in a snowstorm.
The Christmas Chronicles
Santa has fever and malaise; this inflammatory blood test would be elevated.
CRP