Real or Fake
Alice in Wonderland Disease
Real - Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that alters perception, causing individuals to experience distortions in how they see their body and surroundings.
Lemon sherbet is part of a clear liquid diet
False
What is the purpose of "cillin" drugs?
They are antibiotics meant to kill bacteria in the body. EX: Penicillin
A 1984 song asked, “Who you gonna call?” What is the answer?
Ghostbusters!
What is the formula for converting pounds to kilograms?
2.2lb equals 1kg
Foreign Accent Syndrome
Real - Imagine you wake up and how you pronounce words suddenly sounds completely different, almost foreign. For example, your American English accent sounds British. This might seem bizarre, but it’s a rare motor speech disorder aptly called foreign accent syndrome (FAS).
Enemas need to be administered warmed up
False - room temp
What are first 7 of the patient medication administration rights?
Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right time, Right route, Right reason, Right documentation
According to a well-known song, which family is said to be creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky?
The Addams Family
1,000 micrograms (mcg) equals how many milligrams (mg)
What is 1 milligram (mg)?
Walking Corpse Syndrome
Real - rare mental disorder in which the affected person holds the delusional belief that they are deceased, do not exist, are putrefying, or have lost their blood or internal organs
You should shock your patient if they are in Vfib
True
What do anti-emetics treat?
Nausea/vomiting
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
2,000 grams (G) equals how many kilograms (kg)
What is 2 kilograms (kg)?
Auto-brewery syndrome
Real - Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition where the body ferments carbohydrates into alcohol, leading to intoxication without consuming alcoholic beverages.
Beta blockers are only used for heart issues
False
What drug class ends in "olol"?
Beta blockers
Which movie tops Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the Scariest Horror Movies Ever?
The Exorcist
1,000 milligrams (mg) equals how many grams (g)
What is 1 gram (G)?
Human Werewolf Syndrome
Real - Human Werewolf Syndrome, scientifically known as hypertrichosis, is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the body, which can lead to significant emotional and social challenges for those affected.
Oxygen is considered a drug and needs a provider's order
True
ACE, ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, furosemide, coreg, digoxin, enalapril, lorsartan, metoprolol, are often used to treat what?
What are examples of medications that treats heart failure?
What popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films, TV series and comic books?
Casper the Friendly Ghost
90 milliliters (mL) equals how many ounces
What is 3 ounces (oz)?