Phlebotomy
The tube color used for CBC
Lavender
Normal adult BP
<120/<80
Position used for standard EKG
supine
What is an antiemetic used for?
nausea/vomiting
Number of mL per tsp
5mL
The amount of time a tourniquet should be left on patient
1 minute
Normal pulse range for infant
100-150
Position for patient having sigmoidoscopy
Sims or Knee-chest
What do "statin" drugs treat?
high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
Number of lbs per 1 kg
2.2 lbs
Pernicious anemia may be diagnosed based on what lab value
Low (deficient) Vitamin B12
Most accurate temperature for infants and toddlers
rectal
Position for pelvic/gynecologic exams
lithotomy
Allergy medications are given by what route
subcutaneous
You have 500mg tablets on hand. Order is for 750mg. What do you give patient?
1.5 tablets
Patient has lab orders for PT, INR, CBC and glucose level. What is the correct order of draw by tube color?
light blue, lavender, gray
What is considered elevated BP or pre-hypertension?
120-129/<80
Position for rectal exams/temperature
Sims
What do you measure when reading TB (Mantoux) skin tests?
induration (hardened, raised area) size in mm, NOT redness
Number of mL per tbsp
15mL
Test most likely ordered if provider wants an uncontaminated urine culture & sensitivity (C&S)
Clean catch urine specimen
What is considered Stage 1 hypertension?
130-139/80-89
Position for pt in shock or with low BP
Trendelenburg
Which of the following best describes a synergistic drug interaction?
An interaction between two or more drugs that increases their effectivenes (not always good)
1 gram = ________ mg
1000mg