Fluids & Electrolytes
ABGs
Respiratory
Cardiac
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Vascular
How Hard is Pharm?
100
Assessment of this fluid imbalance include low BP, weak thready pulse, and poor skin turgor.
What is hypovolemia, or FVD?
100
A patient with this ABG imbalance may present with confusion, history of opioid overdose, and an RR of 12.
What are S/S of respiratory acidosis?
100
A "trigger" is often the cause of this respiratory exacerbation.
What is asthma?
100
Administration of this generic drug should provide relief of dyspnea/SOB in a patient with left sided HF.
What is administration of furosemide?
100
Therapeutic level of this drug is an INR between 2 and 3.
What is warfarin?
100
Patient education for this disease include avoid smoking, control BP, reduce cholesterol, and take prescribed peripheral vasodilators.
What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
100
Nursing considerations for this drug include monitoring for hypotension and refractive tachycardia.
What is nitroglycerin?
200
This is the most common cause of hypokalemia.
What is diuretic use?
200
This ABG imbalance may be caused by vomiting and/or NGT suctioning.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
200
A respiratory infection is frequently the cause of this exacerbation.
What is COPD exacerbation?
200
A low-sodium diet and avoidance of canned foods are two teaching points for this disease state.
What is patient education for patients with hypertension (or heart failure)?
200
Stroke prevention and rate control are two nursing goals for a patient with this dysrhythmia.
What are priority nursing goals for a paitient with atrial fibrillation?
200
Nursing interventions for this disease include elevate extremities to reduce edema, apply compression stockings, and educate patient on smoking cessation.
What is venous insufficiency?
200
This class of IVF is indicated for fluid resuscitation (dehydration, hypovolemia, etc.).
What are isotonic IVF?
300
This is an expected electrolyte imbalance resulting from metabolic acidosis.
What is hyperkalemia?
300
Applying a nonrebreather mask without O2 is a possible intervention for this ABG imbalance.
What are interventions for respiratory alkalosis?
300
Thinned secretions is the expected outcome when administering this drug class.
What is an expectorant?
300
The patient with this disease complains of chest pain with exertion.
What is stable angina?
300
This dysrhythmia looks like this on an ECG:
What is ventricular fibrillation?
300
A classic presentation of this disease state is pain in both legs with physical activity that is relieved by rest.
What is peripheral arterial disease/intermittent claudication?
300
This generic drug inhibits an enzyme in the liver that results in decreased cholesterol production.
What is simvastatin, atorvastatin?
400
This is an ECG finding associated with hyperkalemia.
What is a peaked T wave?
400
This ABG imbalance may be caused by a patient with DM Type I who does not take prescribed insulin.
What is metabolic acidosis?
400
Assessment of this disease state include dyspnea on exertion, an increased A-P diameter, and no smoking history.
What is emphysema?
400
Long-term complications of this disease include kidney failure, hemorrhagic stroke, and blindness.
What is hypertension?
400
Interventions for this dysrhythmia include chest compressions and preparation for immediate defibrillation.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
400
The pathophysiology of this disease is peripheral arterial spasm triggered by cold temperatures.
What is Raynaud's Phenomenon?
400
Protamine sulfate is the antidote for this drug.
What is heparin?
500
This generic drug can cause hyperkalemia and hyponatremia.
What is spirinolactone?
500
This is the interpretation for the following ABG:
pH: 7.36
paCO2: 48 mm Hg
HCO3: 28 mEq/L
paO2: 78 mm Hg
What is fully compensated respiratory acidosis?
500
This is why a patient with COPD should not be placed on high flow oxygen.
What is the respiratory drive of a patient with COPD?
500
A classic presentation of this disease includes chest pain 10/10 with radiation, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis.
What is myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack?
500
Interventions for this dysrhythmia include IV atropine and cardiac pacing.
What is symptomatic bradycardia?
500
This disease may appear like this on a CT-angiogram:
What is an (aortic) aneurysm?
500
Adenosine is first line drug for this disease state.
What is SVT?