"I was working in my lab"
This lab helps to determine an acute episode of Gout
What is a serum uric acid test
The term for an increase "lateral" curvature of the spine
What is scoliosis
This muscle is primarily used for breathing
What is the diaphragm?
Meloxicam, Aleve, Ibuprofen are from this class of medications
What are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAID
Patients with this highly contagious disease must be kept in a "Negative pressure" isolation room
What is Tuberculosis
This is the normal fasting glucose level/range
What is 70-99
this bone is involved in a Collies fracture
What is the "radius"
This is the longest bone in the body
What is the femur?
This is a common side effect of Lisinopril that can be misdiagnosed as a cold or chest infection
What is a "dry cough"
Microorganisms that reside in the body but do not cause disease
What is "normal flora"
this is often considered a "photograph" of 3 months of glucose levels
What is Hemoglobin A1c
This is the gland that sits on top of the kidneys
What is the adrenal gland
This hormone is commonly referred to as the "pleasure" hormone
What is Dopamine?
This electrolyte imbalance often occurs with use of lasix that must be repleted
What is hypokalemia
One of these diseases is not caused by a virus 1. chicken pox 2. tetanus 3. mumps 4. rubella
What is What is tetanus
Aside from trough level these 2 lab tests are critical to monitor while on IV Vancomycin
What is BUN & Creatinine
This is known as the "internal Pacemaker" of the heart
What is the "SA node"
Your patient is having anaphylactic reaction. aside from administration of epi, this nursing measure is your highest priority
What is maintaining the airway
This class of medication must be considered as high risk if your patient is taking Coumadin as it could interact causing a life threatening condition.
What are antibiotics
The Ebstein Barr virus (EBV) is responsible for this common disease that is frequent spread by exchange of saliva or sharing utensils
What is Mononucleosis or the "kissing disease"
You would expect to see this level above normal in a CBC for someone on chronic steroid use
What is leukocytes
This is known as the cleanest part of the human body
What is the eye?
This organ is known as the "graveyard of red blood cells"
What is the spleen
This infection can occur when your patient is not instructed to rinse their mouth out after administration of corticosteroid containing respiratory medications.
What is thrush
PPE should be donned in the following order.
Mask, Shield, Gown, Gloves