Labs Gone Wild
A patient taking warfarin has this lab routinely monitored to assess anticoagulant effect.
What is INR
A patient has MSSA bacteremia. This cephalosporin is generally preferred over vancomycin for definitive therapy and is commonly used in hospitalized patients.
What is cefazolin
A patient presents with respiratory depression after a suspected opioid overdose. Name the reversal agent.
What is nalaxone
What is the generic name of Levophed
Norepinephrine
Most refrigerated medications in the hospital pharmacy are stored within this temperature range.
What is 2°C to 8°C
A patient on spironolactone develops weakness and peaked T waves on ECG. Which electrolyte abnormality is most likely?
What is hyperkalemia
Which antibiotic cannot be given for MRSA pneumonia due to being inactivated by lung surfactant?
What is daptomycin
What drug is used for a suspected acetaminophen overdose?
What is N-acetylcysteine
What is the brand name of ticagrelor
What is Brilinta
A pharmacy technician is returning a controlled substance from a Pyxis, what step has to be completed before they can unlock the box?
What is get a witness
A patient receiving daptomycin complains of new muscle pain and weakness. Which lab should be checked?
What is CK/CPK
Which carbapenem lacks coverage against pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What is ertapenem.
A patient on an unfractionated heparin infusion develops life-threatening bleeding. Which agent can be used to neutralize the anticoagulant effect of heparin?
What is protamine sulfate?
What is the generic name of Invanz?
What is ertapenem
Which electrolyte cannot be given IV push?
What is potassium
Which medication is most likely to require routine monitoring of TSH and liver function tests during chronic therapy?
What is amiodarone
Which antibiotic has the unusual adverse effect of reversible peripheral neuropathy and optic neuropathy, especially with prolonged use?
What is linezolid
What antidote is used for cyanide poisoning?
What is hydroxocobalamin
What is the brand name of ceftazidime/avibactam?
What is Avycaz
This antihypertensive agent can produce cyanide or thiocyanate toxicity with prolonged or high-dose use.
What is sodium nitroprusside
In a patient taking lamotrigine, what gene is tested to rule out increased risk of developing SJS/TENS.
What is HLA-B*15:02 gene
A patient receiving daptomycin develops muscle pain and weakness. Which laboratory value should be monitored?
What is creatine phosphokinase (CPK/CK)?
A patient presents with refractory seizures and severe metabolic acidosis after a large isoniazid overdose. Which antidote should be administered?
What is pyridoxine
What is the brand name of omadacycline?
What is Nuzyra
This medication can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus with chronic use.
What is lithium