Pharmacology Jeopardy Game

Signs & Symptoms

100

Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces of tissue; (also known as "Swelling")

What is Edema

200

Abdominal swelling caused by accumulation of fluid

What is Ascites?

300

shakiness or trembling, sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, hunger

What is hypoglycemia

400

throbbing, pounding, pulsating pain typically located on one side of the head but occur on both sides, moderate to severe in intensity 

What is a migraine 

500

sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

What is a stroke

Lab abbreviations

100

K

potassium

200

Na

Sodium

300

Cr

Creatinine 

400

WBC

White blood cell 

500

Mg

Magnesium

Diagnostic Test

100

Black and white image using radiation to reveal pneumonia or fluid

What is a chest X-ray

200

This produces a graphic representation of electrical impulses generated by the heart during a cardiac cycle.

What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

300

This imaging technique uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart

What is an Echocardiogram or "Echo"?

400

sample of urine to be tested for bacteria

urinalysis, urine test

500

Test/lab used to determine amount of coumadin needed

INR

Medical Management

100

A diuretic medication that acts rapidly for less responsive edema, and should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia

What is Furosemide (Lasix)

200

This class of medications causes blood vessels to relax, lower blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.

What are ACE Inhibitors

300

an anticoagulant medication that prevents blood clots by inhibiting the synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors

Coumadin

400

This cardiac medication requires careful monitoring of the patient's apical heart rate, a nursing assessment of listening to the apical heart rate for 1 minute before adminstering is required.

What is Digoxin

500

This key electrolyte is restricted in many CHF patients' diets.

What is Sodium (Na)

Causes

100

Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked, leading to damage or death of heart tissue

Heart Attack

200

The condition in which the sustained elevated blood pressure is greater than 140/90 mm Hg

What is Hypertension (HTN)

300

This is a condition in which blood flow in the coronary arteries is obstructed

What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

400

Occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted leading to brain damage

Stroke

500

a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and other bodily functions

Parkinson disease