MedSurg I

Random I

100

Most easily accessible yet crucial step to breaking the chain of infection

handwashing

200

Medication commonly prescribed to diabetics; contraindicated for 48 hours before and after IV contrast procedure

metformin (Glucophage)

300

ABGs: pH: 7.47, paCO₂: 30 mmHg, HCO₃: 25 mEq/L

Respiratory alkalosis

400

List of precautions/interventions related to a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis (give 3)

Have door completely closed 

Assign a negative pressure room

Entering staff to wear an N95 mask and proper PPE

500

largely associated with an H. pylori infection; treatment involves dual therapy of both omeprazole and antibiotics

peptic ulcer disease

Random II

100

sorry bestie, you have the highest HIV prevalence amongst other demographics

male-to-male sexual contact

200

Examples include Normal Saline (NaCl 0.9%) and Lactated Ringer's solution; the standard type of solution for fluid replacement

Isotonic

300

chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries in which the inner lining of the vessel becomes damaged, allowing fats, immune cells, and fibrous tissue to build up inside the arterial wall

atherosclerosis

400

digitalis; strengthens the contractility of myocardium to those diagnosed with heart failure

digoxin (Lanoxin)

500

genetic condition where a liver insufficiency of a certain protein leads to vulnerable alveoli to the works of elastase; precursor to emphysema secondary to non-irritant factors

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Random III

100

classification of furosemide (Lasix)

loop diuretic

200

hyperglycemia commonly manifests as the three P's

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

300

To be taken after a meal, most commonly breakfast; alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist for those with benign prostatic hyperplasia

tamsulosin (Flomax)

400

pain, cramping, or weakness in the calf muscle that happens during walking and goes away with rest secondary to arterial insufficiency

claudication

500

lowers serum calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity; hormone

calcitonin

Random IV

100

Common bacteria present within the human gut microflora; highest risk towards a urinary tract infection

Escherichia coli

200

Fluid and electrolyte imbalance characterized by a twitch of the facial muscles that occurs when gently tapping an individual's cheek

hypocalcemia

300

ABGs: pH: 7.29, paCO₂: 38 mmHg, HCO₃: 18 mEq/L

Metabolic acidosis

400

gold standard diagnostic test for heart failure to measure ejection fraction

echocardiogram

500

main process related to reabsorption; albumin pulls fluids from tissues back into intravascular system

oncotic pressure/colloid osmotic pressure

Random V

100

must be acquired in pre-operative nursing phase where patient is given the procedure details, risks, alternatives, benefits; nurse witnesses this

informed consent

200

Explain the process of managing an eviscerated wound 

Soak sterile gauze in sterile water to cover organs, and do not push them back in

300

Key clinical threshold for an HIV/AIDS diagnosis; receptors on helper T-cells, monocytes and macrophages

CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³

400

requires life-long levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy; characterized by slow metabolism, weight gain, excess fatigue, constipation

hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's disease)

500

Releases renin upon the detection of low renal perfusion pressure due to low blood volume (not just 'kidneys')

juxtaglomerular (JG) cells