Cat Facts
What colored cats are considered bad luck in the United States?
Black cats are bad luck in the United States
Reversal agent for Acetaminophen overdose
Acetylcysteine (Cetylev)
What is another name for “Grand mal seizures”?
Tonic Clonic seizures
True or False: Precedex is indicated for use in severe Alcohol withdrawal.
What is the name of the actor that plays Iron Man?
Robert Downey Jr.
More cats are ____ pawed than ____
More cats are left-pawed than right.
Thrombocytopenia is defined as having platelets less than ______
platelet count <150,000/microL
What is another name for “Petit mal seizures”?
Typical Absence seizure
What is the generic name for Precedex?
Dexmedetomidine
Which war did Captain America fight in?
World War II
Cats were symbols of divinity in which ancient country?
Egypt
Name two risk factors for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Duration of heparin exposure (risk greatest if received over 4 days)
UFH > LMWH
Patient population (postsurgical > medical > pregnant)
Female > male
Older age
According to the American Epilepsy Society guidelines, which class of medications are first line for stopping status epilepticus during the initial therapy phase?
Benzodiazepines
On the CMHC protocol, what are Precedex's indicated uses?
ICU Sedation
Who has a cameo in every MCU movie?
Stan Lee
How many cats live at the Earnest Hemingway’s former home in Key West, Fla.
Will accept answers within +/- 5
45
Which type of HIT can be managed without discontinuing heparin?
Type 1
According to the American Epilepsy Society guidelines, name the second line options for treating status epilepticus if benzodiazepines fail to control the seizure.
IV Fosphenytoin
IV Valproic Acid
IV Keppra
Name two reasons why Precedex shouldn't be used in severe alcohol withdrawal.
No randomized controlled trials showing that they prevent the development of seizures or delirium tremens.
May mask the signs of withdrawal and signs of seizures.
Does not prevent seizures associated with alcohol withdrawal
Interferes with benzodiazepine symptom based dosing (eg CIWA-Ar)
Increased length of stay
Unclear criteria and dosing guidelines
Who broke Thor's hammer in Thor Ragnorak?
Hela
What percent of their lives do cat spend sleeping?
(Within +/- 5%)
70%
They also spend another 15 percent of the day grooming.
What is the MELD score used for?
Scores used for determining ranking in Liver transplant lists
According to the American Epilepsy Society guidelines, name medication and route for the preferred benzodiazepines. (2 out of 3)
IM Midazolam
IV Lorazepam
IV Diazepam
Per CMHC protocol, name 3 of the 7 monitoring requirements for Precedex.
MAP / Blood pressure
HR—before and after titration
Airway and breathing
Neurologic status
Continuous telemetry
Continuous O2 saturation
Level of sedation
Which movie takes place during Christmas time?
Iron Man 3