Quiz 2 Review (Chp 8-17)

Pharmacology

100

Term given to the study of drugs, actions, and side effects?

Pharmacology

200

What drug classification is used to prevent formation or dissolve blood clots

Anticoagulants

300

Drug classification used to relieve pain

Analgesics

400

What agency Monitors, controls and regulates distribution of Controlled Substances

DEA

Drug Enforcement Administration

500

Name 5 medications that help with fever, pain and or Inflammation (NSAID, Analgesic, Opiate).

generic name 

acetaminophen

ibuprofen

naproxen

diclofenac

Hydrocodone

Oxycodone

meloxicam

morphine

fentanyl

Imaging

100

The processed film containing a visible image is called ___________.

Radiograph

200

Order reads CT with/without contract. Which is preformed first and why?

CT without contrast is preformed first because contrast can stay in system up to a week or so once administered. 

300

What kind of physician  specializes in interpreting the images on the processed films?

Radiologist

400

ALARA stands for ?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

500

Why would a patient with a brain bleed need a ct or MRI over an xray?

x-rays are 2 dimensional and cannot show soft tissue. They produce flat images and do not distinguish the difference between blood, brian, or bone because those structures are more dense. 

Office Emergencies

100

When a disease affects numerous people in a specific geographical area, its known as __________

an epidemic

200

If you find someone unconscious, What steps need to be taken next?

Check to make sure scene is safe

Check for pulse and breathing

Have someone call 911, grab AED

If no pulse and not breathing, initiate CPR

300

The 2 main objectives of the PRIMARY assessment are to provide necessary care and _________  ___ _______ __________________ ________.

Identify and Correct Life-Threatening problems

400

Emergency treatment for anaphylaxis often includes what 5 specific things?

epi

oxygen

benadryl/ antihystamine

EMS called (911)

Tx for shock

500

What are some of the First steps you would take if you find someone on the floor. 

Assess the scene for immediate danger

Check for pulse and breathing

call for help

provide basic first aide

stay with pt

Treat life threatening conditions

CPR

Medication Administrations

100

Avenue in which a medication is administered?

Route

200

Tylenol 15mg/kg. Weight 24lbs. (160/5mL)

5.1mL

300

What do you do to convert Ounces to Milliliters?

Multiply ounces by 30

400

Benadryl 1mg/5kg. Weight 110lbs. (12.5mg/5ml)

4mL

500

Name the 7 Rights of Medication Administration

1.Right Patient

2.Right Drug

3.Right Dose

4.Right Route

5.Right Time

6. Right Documentation

7. Right Technique

Dermatology

100

Medical Term for Superficial infection and/or inflammation of a Hair follicle

Folliculitis

200

Highly infectious skin infection causing erythema and progressing to honey colored crust

Impetigo

300

The treatment of furuncle that includes application of which modality to assist in ripening ( bringing it to a head) then followed by antibiotic therapy. 

Moist Heat. 

400

Define Cellulitis

Infection or Inflammation of of connective tissue that typically surrounds wound

500

Tell me the difference between Stage 1,2 ,3 and 4 Pressure Ulcers (aka Decubitus ulcers)

Stage 1) redness of the skin that does not return to normal when pressure applied ( skin still intact)

Stage 2) Skin is blistered, peeling or cracked ( superficial)

Stage 3) Full Thickness loss with subcutaneous tissue damage.  

Stage 4) Full Thickness loss. Usually crater like ulcer. Exposure of facia, connective tissue, muscle and/or bone present.