What did you say?
Give dose AC &HS
Before meals and at night
If a patient says, "I've never taken this medication before," you should do this before administering it.
pause and verify the medication/order
This is a proton pump inhibitor that stops stomach acid production by blocking the final step of the acid secretion pathway.
Pantoprazole (Prontix)
A patient has a new blood pressure of 78/42, is pale and diaphoretic, and is difficult to arouse. What is the priority?
Immediately assess the patient and activate the Rapid Response Team according to hospital policy
I went to two World Cup games this summer!
My comfort food is rice and ketchup.
Lyla and Kaylinda
Metoprolol 50mg BID
Twice a day
If a patient says, "I need to go to the bathroom," but has a history of falls, you should do this rather than allowing them to walk there alone.
assist them according to the patient's fall precautions
This is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist that competitively blocks the effects of catecholamines like adrenaline on the heart.
Metoprolol
Which patient requires immediate intervention?
A. HR 104 after ambulation
B. BP 152/86
C. SpO₂ 84% despite supplemental oxygen
D. Temperature 100.2°F
Patient with an SpO₂ of 84% despite oxygen
I have hiked 8 miles through a river.
Mrs. Williford
Patients Hgb is 6.7 and will need 1 unit PRBCs
Packed red blood cells
You should never do this with a used needle because it increases the risk of needlestick injury.
Recap a needle
This seizure medication is also used for neuropathy/neuropathic pain.
Gabapentin
Which finding requires the nurse to act FIRST?
A. Urine output of 35 mL/hr
B. New unilateral weakness and slurred speech
C. Potassium of 3.0 mEq/L
D. Pain rated 7/10
The patient with new unilateral weakness and slurred speech
I can play the ukulele.
Darcy
Albuterol nebulized RTQ6WA
Respiratory therapy every 6 hours while awake
Correct order for removing PPE.
Gloves, Gown, Face shield or goggles, and finally Mask or respirator.
This subQ medication is a low-molecular-weight heparin that works primarily by binding to and activating antithrombin III to selectively inhibit Factor Xa, which stops blood clots from forming.
Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium)
Call a what...The patient with new unilateral weakness and slurred speech.
CODE STROKE
I am artistically inclined! I love painting and crafting.
Maddy
Pt has pmHx of afib, COPD, and CAD. NKDA. Pt needs stat ABG. NPO. Start albuterol TID.
Patient has past medical history of atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cornary artery disease. No known drug allergies. Patient needs arterial blood gas immediately. Start albuterol three times a day.
You should never use this as a patient identifier because multiple patients may share it.
Room number
This short acting medication lowers blood sugar by binding to cell surface insulin receptors and prompting cells to absorb glucose from the blood.
Insulin Lispro
The patient has a pulse but no respirations... call a what?
Code blue!
I have no cartilage in my nose.