Meds Oh My
This is the first line medication to prevent straining in relation to bowel incontinence/
Stool softeners (docusate sodium)
I have lots of pulp in my delicious orange fluid. I can be included in every hospital diet except....
Clear liquid
This vitamin's intake needs to be monitored closely if your pt is on particular anticoagulant. Bonus-name one food that is high in it
Vitamin K (dark green leafy vegetables)
Name the normal levels for Na
135-145 mEq/L
Most common abx for infection characterized by loose, watery, foul-smelling stools
Metronidazole
My patient is struggling with jaw problems. What kinds of food would be on their meal tray?
Ground meats, pureed foods, mashed potatoes, etc.
This vitamin is critical for iron absorption and wound healing. Bonus if you can name a food high in it.
Vitamin C (Citrus fruits)
My pt has a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L. What is my pt at risk for?
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Name these isotonic fluids used to hydrate pts with heat stroke
NS and LR
This med will turn your pt's urine orange
Phenazopyridine
I'm experiencing an acute GI flare up. What diet am I most likely to be prescribed?
Clear liquid (or NPO if super severe)
This vitamin's deficiency can lead to night blindness. Bonus-name a food high in it.
Vitamin A (milk, eggs, yellow & orange veggies)
What labs should I check in relation to malnutrition?
Lipid panel, CBC, CMP/BMP
My pt has just had a TURP. What things must I assess post-op to prevent complications?
Kinking or blockages in the catheter, pain, bladder spasms, and urine blood clots (CBI)
We're the benzos of choice for heat stroke
Lorazepam or Alprazolam
This diet bridges the gap between a liquid diet and solid foods.
Full liquid
This vitamin is critical in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. Bonus-name a food high in this vitamin
Vitamin B9 (folate/folic acid) (strawberries, cereals, peas)
A patient that has severe incontinence is at risk for kidney failure. Which labs will I check to test for this?
BUN & Creatinine
What are the normal values for the lab that is most indicative of nutritional status in a pt?
Prealbumin-15-36 mg/dL
I'm a med that cannot be administer by someone who is pregnant.
Finasteride
If you were teaching a caregiver about the consistency of thickened liquids, how would you describe the consistency?
Nectar thick or honey thick depending on severity
This vitamin is important for promoting a healthy immune system, and the production of RBCs.
Vitamin E
Pt has a calcium level of 15 mg/dL post-surgery. What medication is most likely to treat the condition my pt is experiencing?
Dantrolene sodium
This lab test will should tell you if leukocyte esterase is present. If they are present in addition to 2 other things, what is the diagnosis?
UA; UTI