Final Jeopardy G1-4
GROUP 2: Final Jeopardy
The provider has ordered 1000ml of 0.9% NaCl to infuse over 12 hours. You
have a macrodrip tubing with drop factor of 15gtt/ml. Calculate how many
gtt/min to set as IV flow rate. Round to the nearest whole number.
21gtt/min
What drug combined with penicillin can cause excess bleeding?
Coumadin/warfarin
A medication that blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that trigger
nausea and vomiting.
Zofran-(ondansetron)
I'm known for helping "traveler’s diarrhea" or irritable bowel syndrome.
Xifaxan (Rifaximin)
I am a calcium channel blocker; I treat high BP and chest pain by relaxing your blood vessels, so
your heart does not have to work so hard! I may cause lightheadedness, but if you take me daily
you will be able to get up and go in no time! My generic name starts with the first letter in the
alphabet!
Norvasc (Amlodipine)
Group 1: Final Jeopardy
Question: The doctor writes an order to infuse a solution. The order reads, “Infuse 1500
mL over 12 hours. The drip factor is 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute will be
administered?
Answer: 31 gtt/min
The study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs
pharmacokinetics
I treat nausea and vomiting from causes like CANCER and surgery. I am not
Zofran. My brand name is Prochlorperazine
Compazine- (Prochlorperazine)
What drug class is Furosemide (Lasix)?
Loop Diuretic
I am taken by mouth and can be crushed, I am taken so your heart does not bust. Your BP will
lower each time I’m refilled, I am so tiny and rhyme with “a little pill.” Side effects of me are
nausea, and confusion. My generic name starts with a Z in conclusion. What am I?
Lisinopril (zestril)
Group3: Final Jeopardy
The doctor writes an order to infuse a solution. The order reads: Infuse 1500 mL over 12
hours;. The drip factor is 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute (gtts/min) will be
administered?
31 gtt/min
Type of medications that end in -lol
Beta-blockers
Requip- I am used to treat Parkinson’s Disease, I need “re” taken alone or with other
medications. My generic name is Ropinirole, can cause Nausea
Requip-(Ropinirole)
I am an Anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain, what am I?
Neurontin (Gabapentin)
High BP? CHF? CKD with diabetes? Diagnosed with Marfan’s syndrome like Abe Lincoln?
This drug’s got you covered. The popular angiotensin II receptor blocker relaxes the blood
vessels and increases the supply of O2 to the heart.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Group4: Final Jeopardy
Example: Calculate the IV flow rate for 200 mL of 0.9% NaCl IV over 2 hours . Infusion set has drop factor of 20 gtts/mL.
200ml
-----------------x 20 gtts/mL = 33 gtts/min
2 x 60= 120min
This carbonic anhydrase inhibitor most commonly treats open-angle glaucoma, and ocular
hypertension.
Azopt / brinzolamide
I am one of the most common PPIs and can help treat acid indigestion & HPYLORI. My generic name is
Omeprazole
Prilosec-(Omeprazole)
A proton pump inhibitor that decreased the amount of acid produced in the stomach
used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems.
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
I am used to reduce inflammation in certain glandular disorders, allergic conditions,
inflammation of the eyes and is a glucocorticoid.
Solu-Cortef/Hydrocortisone
EXTRA!!! Calculate the IV flow rate for 1200 mL of NS to be infused in 6 hours. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL.
Volume (mL)Time (min)x Drop Factor (gtts/mL) = Y (Flow Rate in gtts/min)Convert 6 hours to minutes.
1200 mL360 minx 15 gtts/mL = 50 gtts/min
Many will claim to be “allergic” to all other opioids except me. What am I?
dilaudid/ hydromorphone hydrochloride
I can help treat you when you have the “runs” But cannot be bought OTC.
Lomotil-(diphenoxylate/atropine) schedule V
contains small amount of opioids
When your blood sugar is high cause of Type 2 Diabetes you take me to lower your
blood sugar, what am I?
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
I am a corticosteroid and work by decreasing inflammation. You should avoid alcohol while
taking me. Can you name me?
Decadron (Dexamethasone)