bits & bobs

Question 1

What’s the difference between PR and PRN?

Answer 1

PR; By way of rectum
PRN; whenever needed/necessary

Question 2

What does the M mean in T2DM?

Answer 2

Mellitus

Question 3

What does Mg mean?

Answer 3

Milligram

Question 4

What does NSAIDs mean?

Answer 4

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs

Question 5

What does the R mean in NFR?

Answer 5

Resuscitation

Question 6

How do you spell what the V means in N & V?

Answer 6

Vomiting

Question 7

Is it Calcaneus or Calcaneus?

Answer 7

Calcaneus

Question 8

Is is Patella or Patalla?

Answer 8

Patella

Question 9

Is it Synovial or Synnovial?

Answer 9

Synovial

Question 10

What do you need to include on the end of;
Triceps/Biceps…

Answer 10

Brachii

Question 11

What is Oestrogen?

Answer 11

Female sex hormone

Question 12

Spell the word that is a female sex hormone?

Answer 12

Oestrogen

Question 13

Say the name of the device that measures blood pressure?

Answer 13

Sphygmomanometer

Question 14

Explain what a reflex is?

Answer 14

A rapid and involuntary response

Question 15

Explain each of the gradings of a reflex?

Answer 15

0; no response - always abnormal
1; slight but definite response - may or may not be normal
2; brisk response - normal
3; very brisk response - may or may not be normal
4; repeating response and elicit - always abnormal

Question 16

What are some specific examples of what obstetricians can do?

Answer 16

They can provide new mothers with education on how to ensure health of themselves and their baby during pregnancy and birth such as limiting alcohol intake and certain foods to avoid conditions such as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. (GDM)

Question 17

What is the role of a social worker?

Answer 17

They are trained professionals who help in time of crisis and need for support.