BRAND & GENERIC
Medication used to lower Cholesterol
What is Atorvastation & Lipitor?
Decreased urine output, edema, fatigue, N/V, and confusion
What is Elevated BUN & Creatinine?
46 yr old female presenting with a BP 178/104 mmHg on repeated assessments, asymptomatic
What is Hypertension?
Location of the Apical Pulse
What is the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line?
A. Blood glucose 70 mg/dL
B. Patient with new chest pressure and diaphoresis
C. Patient with mild nausea
D. Patient requesting assistance to the bathroom
What is Answer B: New chest pressure and diaphoresis
Medication primarily used for Edema, adverse effect of Hypokalemia
What is Furosemide/Lasix OR Hydrochlorothiazide/Microzide?
Petechiae, Ecchymosis, and bruising
What is Low Platelet count?
24 yr old female complaining of fatigue and dizziness, presents with pallor
What is Anemia?
Patient smiles and noticeable facial droop on one side
What is a possible stroke/neurological deficit?
A patient receiving IV antibiotics suddenly develops wheezing, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing
What is Treat it as suspected anaphylaxis and immediately address airway/breathing while activating emergency care
Vitamin K Antagonist
What is Warfarin/Coumadin?
Tall/Peaked T Waves
What is Hyperkalemia?
22 yr old male with severe RLQ pain, rebound tenderness, and fever
What is Appendicitis?
Assessment tool commonly used to evaluate a patient's level of consciousness and neurological status
What is Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
A. Patient 1 day postoperative with purulent incision drainage
B. Patient with chronic hypertension and BP 150/90
C. Patient with sudden unilateral weakness and slurred speech
D. Patient with constipation for 5 days
What is Answer C: Sudden unilateral weakness and slurred speech
Medication common to treat Diabetes Insipidus
What is Desmopressin/DDAVP?
Positive Chvostek sign and Trousseau sign
What is Hypocalcemia?
14 yr old male that presents with wheezing, chest tightness, and SOB after being exposed to an allergen
What is Asthma Exacerbation?
Patient is sitting upright, using their neck muscles to breathe, and appears anxious and unable to speak in full sentences.
What is Respiratory Distress?
A. Patient with pneumonia who has a temperature of 101°F
B. Patient with COPD who has an SpO₂ of 89% and is at their prescribed baseline
C. Patient with asthma who suddenly cannot speak in full sentences
D. Patient with a cough requesting medication
What is Answer C: The asthma patient with acute respiratory distress
Glycopeptide Antibiotic commonly used orally to treat C-Diff
What is Vancomycin/Vancocin?
Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes
What is Hypermagnesemia?
20 yr old male presenting with severe headache, fever, stiff neck, and photophobia
What is Meningitis?
A patient has a blood pressure of 82/48, HR 124, cool clammy skin, and altered mental status.
What is Shock (Poor Perfusion)?
A. Patient with a UTI and temperature of 101.8°F
B. Patient with heart failure and a 2.5-lb weight gain
C. Patient with a 10/10 uncontrolled pain
D. Patient with diabetes requesting a snack with a BG of 65 mg/dL
What is Answer A: Patient with a UTI and temperature of 101.8°F