Group 1
Patient comes in and says he is 86 kg. How much is that in lbs? (round to the nearest 10ths place)
189.2
If the prescribed order requires you give more than ____ tablets or capsules, you will need to check with your pharmacist or physician.
3
How many lbs are in 1 kg?
2.2
A pt is given Pepcid every morning at 0800, what type of order is that?
Routine (timed)
True or False: 1 cup of ice equals 240 mL of fluid.
False, cut ice volume in half. 120 mL.
What is 15 C in degrees in F.
59 F
What would the nurse teach a patient prior to taking a buccal tablet?
Place tablet between the gums and inner lining of the mouth.
Do not chew it or consume liquid/food or smoke prior to it being dissolved.
What's wrong with the following ordeR:
Metformin 50.0 U PO qAM.
U (should be mg)
no zero following decimal
QAM.
Which if the brand name?
metoprolol 25 mg PO BID
Lopressor 25 mg PO BID
Lopressor
What are the rights of medication administration?
1.) Person
2.) Medication
3.) Route
4.) Time
5.) Reason
6.) Documentation
7.) Room number
8.) Date
1-6
State which schedule each of the following fall under:
A.) No telephone prescriptions, no refills
B.) Dispense without prescription
C.) Prescription must be written after 6 months or 5 refills
D.) All non-research use is illegal under federal law
E.) Penalty for illegal posession.
A.) 2
B.) 5
C.) 3
D.) 1
E.) 4
104 F is what in C? Round to the nearest tenths place.
40
True or false: Most pediatric dosages are weight based.
True
What is a drug called when it ACTIVATES a receptor?
Agonist
A 25-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department with symptoms of anaphylaxis after eating shellfish. Which action should the nurse take first?
1.) Administer O2 via NC
2.) Administer EPI IM STAT
3.) Start an IV to administer fluids
4.) Monitor pt's vital signs.
2.) Administer EPI IM NOW.
A patient weighs 210 lbs. Convert to kg and round to nearest 10ths place.
95.5 kg.
What is the study of how a drug works inside the body?
pharmokinetics.
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion.
What is 220 lbs in kg? (round to the nearest 10ths place)
99.8 kg
Mary needs to consume 1 L of fluids before 1200 today. So far she has had:
240 mL of milk
1/2 cup of water
2 cups of tea
How many mLs does she still need to consume 1 L of fluids?
160 to be consumed still.
She has had 840 mL.
A pregnant patient in her first trimester is concerned about the potential affects her medications can have on her developing baby. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct:
1.) All meds are safe in pregnancy
2.) No medications are safe during pregnancy
3.) Certain medications are known as teratogens and can be harmful to the baby. Always check with your healthcare provider prior to taking medication.
4.) Over-the-counter medications are safe even during pregnancy.
3.
What does the liver do to process medications?
Metabolizes the drugs.
What is just culture?
Blame is focused on the system and not the individual. It is "collective" blame promoting safety and transparency.
A nurse is administering two medications to a patient because they are said to be synergistic when given together. What does it mean to be synergistic? Give an example.
ASA and caffeine for migraines
OR
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen