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100

Medication that relieves pain/fever, but can damage the liver in excess amounts

What is Acetaminophen?

100

What does PRN stand for?

What is Pro re nata / as needed?

100

This nurse takes care of children in critical condition

Who is a PICU (pediatric ICU) nurse?

100

The main character of Grey’s Anatomy starts as an intern and narrates much of the series.

Who is Meredith Gray?

100

Name a song that has a good tempo for CPR

Anything 100-120 BPM

200

Medication given for hyperglycemia

What is insulin?

200

What does NPO stand for?

What is nil per os/nothing by mouth?

200

This nurse takes care of patients of all ages with any condition upon arrival

Who is an Emergency Room nurse?

200

Known as “McDreamy”, this neurosurgeon was a leading attending physician at Seattle Grace Hospital.

Who is Derek Shepherd?

200

True or False - You can shock asystole (flatline)

False! You can only shock pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib

300

Medication given for anaphylaxis

What is Epinephrine?

300

What does QD stand for?

What is Quaque die/Daily/Once per day?

300

This nurse works in an outpatient setting and specializes in Botox injections, fillers, laser treatment, and chemical peels

Who is an Aesthetic Nurse?

300

This HBO TV show focuses on an intense and fast-paced emergency room.

What is The Pitt?

300

What is the name of UB’s mascot?

Who is Victor E. Bull?

400

Effective HTN medication, but has adverse effects of angioedema and persistent cough

Extra point: if these adverse events occur, what happens next?

What is Lisinopril?

Extra point: What is discontinuing and notify provider?

400

What does Bx stand for?

What is biopsy?

400

This is the largest inpatient nursing specialty that treats patients recovering from surgery, manages chronic illness, and treats acute conditions

Who is a Med-Surg Nurse?

400

This ambitious surgical intern, known for her competitiveness, is Meredith’s best friend early in Grey’s Anatomy.

Who is Christina Yang?

400

This month is recognized in the United States as National Nurses Month?

What is May?

500

Medication used for depression and anxiety that is contraindicated with foods high in tyramine (fermented, cured meats/cheeses)

What is MAOIs?

500

What does BKA stand for?

What is below-knee amputation?

500

Takes care of patients that are not critical enough for the ICU but too critical for Med-Surg

Who is an ICU step-down/progressive care nurse?

500

In The Pitt, this is the name of the charge nurse during the day shift.

Who is Dana?

500

Who are the 4 P’s that nurses should avoid dating?

Who are Paramedics, Police Officers, Physicians, and P-Firefighters?