Pharmacology
Laboratory/Diagnostics
Name that fracture/ Medical terminology
RaNdOm
Condition
100
medication for gout
allopurinol (Zyloprim)
100
increase in this laboratory value indicates gout
uric acid
100
arthritis
inflammation of the joint
100
What is this?
External fixator (Ex fix)
100
prevention of this complication is done by early ambulation, decreasing immobility, pneumatic compression devices, and possible anticoagulant therapy
DVT
200
treatment for osteomyelitis
antibiotics
200
increases in bone cancer, hypophosphatemia
decreases in nutritional deficiency and osteoporosis
calcium
200
What type of fracture is seen in the image?
Comminuted fracture
200
treatment for a sprain
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
200
Complication of fracture caused by cast being too tight
compartment syndrome
300
Medication for osteoarthritis (need 1 to get points)
NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, Muscle relaxers
300
elevated ALP -- what does it indicate?
ALP increases when bone is damaged
300
hemarthrosis
blood in the joint cavity
300
6 Ps of neurovascular checks
Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Poikilothermia
Pulselessness
300
risk factors for osteoporosis (must name 3 for points)
female
aging
caucasian or asian
small-boned petite body
postmenopausal
low testosterone and estrogen in men
family history of osteoporosis
history of fractures
anorexia nervosa
cigarette smoking
excessive alcohol use
decreased nutritional intake of calcium/vit D
sedentary lifestyle
400
medication to reduce inflammation and swelling; causes hypoglycemia and leukocytosis
corticosteroids (prednisone)
400
diagnostic test to measure bone strength
bone density scan (DEXA scan)
400
Type of fracture caused when bone is weakened either by pressure from a tumor or an actual tumor within the bone
pathological fracture
400
complication of total hip replacement; correct body alignment can prevent this
hip dislocation
400
bilateral, symmetrical joint inflammation; redness, warmth, swelling, stiffness pain; activity decreases pain and stiffness
Rheumatoid arthritis
500
A client is complaining of pain in the right foot following a right above the knee amputation. What would the nurse do?
Administer ordered analgesic medications
500
x-ray examination of the synovial joint
arthrogram
500
a piece of bone is torn away from the main bone while still attached to a ligament or tendon
inflammation of the joint
500
Name 3 components of cast care (multiple answers, must give 3 for points)
neuro checks every 1-2 hours
palm wet cast
Assess 6 Ps
elevate casted extremity
ice cast for first 48 hours
move and wiggle fingers/toes of casted extremity every hour while awake
check for signs of impaired skin integrity
teach pt to keep cast dry
Monitor for signs of adverse events
Teach pt to not put anything in the cast
500
complication of fracture (typically long bone fractures) where patient gets respiratory failure, cerebral involvement and symptoms and skin petechiae.
fat embolism