Medications
Name two medications that are useful in reducing edema in cardiac patients.
What is Lasix, Hctz, Spironolactone? (only need two)
The test that requires a patient to be positioned on their side with their knees bent and the head close to the knees is:
Lumbar Puncture
A rash that has erythematous circular raised lesions is known as:
What is papular?
This medical emergency occurs when continued severe respiratory distress is not responsive to medications including epinephrine and aminophylline.
What is status asthmaticus?
Severe headache, drowsiness, fever and nuchal rigidity are all signs of this disorder:
What is meningitis?
A developmentally inappropriate degree of gross motor activity, impulsivity and inattention in the school and home setting
What is ADHD?
The action of this cardiac medication (classification) improves the contractibility of the heart and may be used in heart failure.
What is an Inotropic Agent?
This test looks to see if the heart is structurally normal and if murmurs are present:
What is an echocardiogram?
This type of immunity is gained as a result of having the disease or is artificially acquired by receiving vaccines or immune serums
What is acquired immunity?
This condition is an exocrine gland dysfunction that results in increased viscosity of mucous gland secretions and a loss of electrolytes in sweat.
What is cystic fibrosis?
This type of seizure occurs due to a rapid rise in temperature-usually above 38.8 degrees.
What is febrile seizure?
A group of neuro-developmental disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and repetitive behaviors.
What is ASD?
This class of cardiac medication reduces the systemic vascular resistance through relaxation of arterial smooth muscles.
What is a calcium channel blocker?
The diagnostic test that is used to detect variations in heart action and shows electrical conduction of the heart action is known as:
What is electrocardiogram?
This communicable disease is caused by group A hemolytic streptococcus and presents with strawberry tongue and pinpoint rash.
What is Scarlet Fever
Inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli become filled with exudate and surfactant may be reduced.
What is pneumonia?
This type of seizure occurs in an area or network of cells on one side of the brain and the person maintains awareness even if unable to talk or respond during the seizure
What is focal seizures? (partial seizure)
This is a preventable syndrome that results in growth restriction, developmental delays, and facial abnormalities in children
What is FASD?
This medication blocks the reabsorption of sodium and water in the proximal renal tubules and may be used in heart failure.
What is diuretic-Furosemide?
This diagnostic test measures the graphic recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
What is an EEG? (electroencephalography)
This communicable disease is caused by the EBV and patients may cause a sore throat, jaundice, lymphadenopathy and an enlarged spleen.
What is infectious mono-nucleosis?
This virus is spread by direct contact with respiratory secretions and Palivizumab is given monthly as preventative measures to immunocompromised children.
What is RSV?
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders and may result in ataxia and gum hyperplasia.
What is phenytoin (Dilantin)?
The essential treatment of this condition includes using clarity, consistency, simplicity, and continuation.
What is ASD? (autism spectrum disorder)
This class of cardiac medication reduces the afterload on the heart, making it easier for the heart to pump and may be used in heart failure.
What is a Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE inhibitor)?
This test measures air flow and volume during forced exhalation.
What is spirometry?
This condition requires droplet precautions and presents with fever, and swollen glands towards the ear and jawline. The parotid gland is also swollen.
What is mumps?
This disorder can be caused by a virus and is manifested by edema, destruction of respiratory cilia and is manifested by a barking coughing.
What is laryngotracheobronchitis? (Croup)
A temporary disturbance of the brain that is usually followed by a period of unconsciousness is known as:
What is a concussion?
This type of medication is used to treat ADHD?
What is a stimulant medication? (methlphenidate)
This nebulized medication is useful in treating croup and severe asthma attacks.
What is racemic epinephrine?
This test is helpful in the diagnosis of asthma as it helps to identify sensitivity to allergens.
What is RAST test? (radioallergosorbent test)
When a person needs immediate protection from a specific infectious disease, antibodies are obtained from immune serums. This type of immunity is known as:
This inhaled anti-inflammatory medication helps to inhibit response to allergens and exercise induced asthma.
What is cromolyn sodium?
This is a type of posturing where the arms are extended along the side of the body and the hands are pronated. It indicates brainstem function only and is called:
What is decerebrate posturing?
This rare condition causes swelling of the liver and brain and usually occurs after a virus and has been linked to the ingestion of salicylates.
What is Reye Syndrome?