Nursing Math
Nursing Abbreviations
Nursing Equipment
Nursing Pharmacology
Anatomy
100
If a doctor prescribes 200mg PO of Ibuprofen Q4H PRN, but there are only pills containing 100mg, how many pills would you give the patient?
2 pills
100
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth
100
What measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse oximeter
100
What is the purpose of "cillin" drugs?
They are antibiotics meant to kill bacteria in the body. EX: Penicillin
100
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
200
A 45-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with symptoms of acute anxiety and a series of panic attacks following a traumatic event. She reports a history of hypertension and a previous adverse reaction to benzodiazepines, characterized by excessive sedation. The physician orders a cautious dose of lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally to manage her acute symptoms. The patient’s current vital signs are BP 160/90 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, RR 22 breaths/min. The pharmacy has provided 0.5 mg tablets of lorazepam. Taking into account the patient’s medical history and current condition, how many tablets of lorazepam 0.5 mg should the nurse administer?
2 tablets
200
What does DVT stand for?
Deep vein thrombosis
200
What drains and collects urine from the bladder?
Catheter
200
Name 3 medication rights
Right patient, medication, dose, time route.
200
What is the most common term for "mandible"?
Jaw bone
300
A 45-year-old female patient with a history of anxiety disorder is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg orally. However, the pharmacy mistakenly dispensed Xanax 0.25 mg tablets. The nurse must administer the correct dose of 0.5 mg. How many tablets of Xanax 0.25 mg should the nurse give to the patient?
2 tablets
300
What does BSN stand for?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
300
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
To encourage deep breathing by the patient and prevent lung complications.
300
What do anti-emetics treat?
Nausea/vomiting
300
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
400
A 66-year-old patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is currently on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. The patient has a bottle of Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg tablets at home. After reviewing the patient’s most recent international normalized ratio (INR) results, the healthcare provider calls the patient and instructs them to adjust their daily dosage to 7.5 mg/day. The patient is unsure about how to adjust their tablet intake to achieve the new dosage. As a nurse, you are asked to guide the patient on the correct number of tablets they should take. Considering the patient has scored tablets, how many tablets should the patient take daily?
1 1/2 tablets
400
What does H&P stand for?
History and Physical
400
When performing a full head to toe assessment, what 3 sounds would you use a stethoscope for?
Heart tones, breath sounds, and bowel sounds
400
As you are preparing morning medications, the patient says, “I have had loose stools all night long.” Your patient has scheduled docusate at 0900. What is the priority action?
Hold the medication and inform the healthcare provider
400
What is the largest bone in the body?
femur
500
A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient has been prescribed magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 30 mL PO to alleviate symptoms. However, the patient does not have any calibrated medication measuring devices at home. The nurse must instruct the patient on how to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices accurately. How will you instruct the patient to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices?
2 tablespoons
30mL×15mL/1tbsp=2tbsp
500
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.
500
What machine stores and dispenses medications?
Pyxis
500
JZ is a 29 year old female presenting to the clinic with complaints of increased urination and pain while urinating. She is otherwise healthy and denies other symptoms. She is diagnosed with a UTI and prescribed Bactrim DS. However, you notice in her chart that she has a sulfa allergy. How should you proceed?
contact the provider to order another drug
500
What are the 3 main parts of the brain?
cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem