Labs
When elevated in the blood, this protein is a fairly reliable marker for diagnosis of MI.
What is troponin?
This is the rate and duration associated with administration of an adult test dose when administering PRBCs.
What is 50 ml/hour and 15 minutes?
Of the two common isotonic IV solutions, Normal saline is one and this is the other.
What is Lactated Ringer's?
This basic nursing intervention may be initiated for those experiencing increased ICP.
What is raising the HOB?
One must always consider a change in this vital sign when administering nitroglycerin.
What is blood pressure?
Elevation of lipase levels are associated with inflammation or disease of this organ
What is the pancreas?
This is often used to reverse elevated INR levels secondary to Coumadin use.
What is Vitamin K?
Heparin infusion rates are often titrated based on this lab value.
What is PTT?
This condition is due to a loss of negative pressure from an air leak in the pleural cavity. Symptoms include pain and SOB.
What is a pneumothorax?
Typically ending in 'pril these antihypertensive medications inhibit the release of Angiotensin II, thereby relaxing blood vessels.
What are ACE inhibitors?
An end-product of anaerobic metabolism, this lab value is important in measuring tissue perfusion
What is lactate?
This might be ordered for conditions associated with Vitamin K deficiency & bleeding associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
What is fresh frozen plasma?
TPN (Total parenteral nutrition) bags are changed with this frequency.
What is 24 hours or upon completion of infusion (if < 24 hours)?
This organ requires evaluation when patients require CT with contrast.
What is the kidney?
This would be the first medication that should be administered for patients experiencing anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
This test is done to identify blood sugar levels over a 3-month period.
What is A1C? (HbA1c test)
While not technically a blood product, this treatment would be indicated to enhance volume of blood plasma or replace low blood protein.
What is albumin?
Only this type of insulin is used if administered intravenously.
What is regular?
Failure of this organ is often associated with coagulopathies.
What is the liver?
This medication is often ordered to treat symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
What is lactulose?
This can be a serious condition associated with significant muscle damage resulting in markedly elevated levels of myoglobin and CK. If untreated, can lead to kidney damage.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
While not a blood product, this antifibrinolytic medication is often ordered along with blood products to treat uncontrolled bleeding.
What is Tranexamic acid?
This osmotic diuretic is frequently ordered to decrease increased ICP associated with neurological conditions, such as brain trauma.
What is mannitol?
Often administered with medications given to treat hyperkalemia, this medication is administered for its cardioprotective properties
What is Calcium?
This is a rescue medication often indicated for acute shortness of breath that results in an elevated heart rate.
What is salbutamol (Ventolin)?