Fun with Pharm
What is ketoralac (Toradol) used for?
pain relief
IV
intravenous
children from birth through 18 years old
pediatrics
A blockage of the bloodflow to the myocardium (heart muscle)
myocardial infarction (aka heart attack)
blood pressure
PO
by mouth
patients with medical problems affecting the stomach or intestines
gastroenterology
baby born before 38 weeks gestation
What kind of drug is cephalexin (Keflex)?
antibiotic
BID
twice a day
nephrology
A mental disorder characterized by unstable and rapidly-changing moods, behavior, and relationships
borderline personality disorder :)
A nurse realizes she gave the wrong medication to the wrong pt. What is the priority action?
reassess the pt
D/C
discontinue or discharge
patients with conditions of the blood
hematology
sore throat, white patches on back of throat, of a bacterial etiology. common in school age children. aka streptococcal pharyngitis.
strep throat
Etomidate is a sedative. Succinylcholine is a paralytic. During rapid sequence intubation (RSI), which is given first?
etomidate (the sedative)
WNL
within normal limits
ear, nose, and throat problems
otolaryngology
unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells. one of the most common cancers in children.
leukemia