Abbreviations
What does C.P.R. stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is GERD? (looking for a definition)
A problem that happens when stomach contents leak back up into the esophagus
What's the first choice of medication for pain above the neck?
Tylenol
What is a CBC blood test?
To analyze the different components of your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What's the first thing you would do for someone having a seizure?
call for help & turn to their side
What does CVA stand for? (otherwise known as a stroke)
Cerebrovascular accident
What is a Deep-vein thrombosis? And how do you prevent it?
A blood clot
Exercise, diet, medications
What medication is given for nausea and vomiting?
Zofran (Ondansetron)
What is a urinalysis?
Chemical analysis of a urine sample to detect protein, sugar, ketones, and blood cells
Name 2 places you can check for a pulse?
Wrist, neck, femoral
What does C.O.P.D. stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
myocardial infarction
What would you get if you're complaining of anxiety or agitation?
Choices: Quetiapine, Magnesium Oxide, Prednisone, Vistaril
Quetiapine or Vistaril
What's a colonoscopy and what do they use it for?
an examination of your complete colon, or large intestine
useful in detecting colon cancer, polyps, inflammation and other problems of the gastrointestinal tract
What would you do FIRST & SECOND when you find out someone does not have a pulse?
Call 911 - start CPR
What does H.I.V. stand for?
Human immunodeficiency virus
What is atrial fibrillation?
A disturbance of the rhythm of the heart
Give me 3 types of medications we give for pain?
Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Baclofen, Gabapentin, Robaxin
What is an Electrocardiogram?
To detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), and conduction abnormalities
When does Narcan get administered?
Passed out, unconscious, slurred speech, mentally altered
What does NSAID stand for? (drugs like Ibuprofen)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that can develop suddenly and may be caused by genetics and other unknown factors.
Type 2 diabetes often develops over time, with obesity and a lack of exercise as big risk factors.
You can be diagnosed with either at any age.
Would I give Xanax or Ativan for seizures? and how?
Ativan - ONLY to be injected for active seizures
What is an Echocardiogram?
Study of heart structure and function using sound waves
Name 3 symptoms of overdose (before becoming unconscious)
pinpoint pupils, falling asleep, slow, weak, choking or gurgling, limp body, cold/clammy, discolored skin