chapter 8: patient care and emergency procedures Flashcards
average adult systolic bp ranges from
90-120 mm hg
90-140 mm hg
100-140 mm hg
100-120 mm hg
120-150 mm hg
100-140 mm hg
average adult diastolic bp ranges from
60-90 mm hg
60-100 mm hg
70-90 mm hg
70-100 mm hg
60-120 mm hg
60-90 mm hg
average systolic pressure for elderly patients ranges from
90-120 mm hg
90-140 mm hg
100-140 mm hg
100-120 mm hg
100-160 mm hg
100-160 mm hg
average diastolic pressure for elderly patients ranges from
60-90 mm hg
60-100 mm hg
70-90 mm hg
70-100 mm hg
60-120 mm hg
60-90 mm hg
patients taking pseudoephedrine, ibuprofen, or acetylsalicylic acid may have
kidney disease
CHF
hypotension
hypertension
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
hypertension
the hypothalamus is responsible for controlling
fine motor movements
memory
temperature
higher-order thinking
temperature
the most accurate place for a temp reading is in the
axilla
oral cavity
rectum
tympanic region
rectum
T/F: if the bp is erroneously high, the brachial artery may be positioned above the heart
false. if the bp is erroneously high, the brachial artery may be positioned BELOW the heart
what kind of medication can affect body mass index, in turn affecting baseline and posttherapy pet data sets?
insulin
corticosteroids
digoxin
calcium channel blockers
anxiolytics
corticosteroids
many hospital-acquired bloodstream infections are from
central catheters
peripheral IV
accidental needle sticks
improper use of PPE
foley catheters
central catheters
peripheral regions of nodular fdg avid ground-glass opacities on pet/ct images may be attributed to
pneumonia
sarcoidosis
inflammation post-chemotherapy
covid-19
covid-19
this drug can relieve pain, reduce fever, is an anti-inflammatory, and can have an antiplatelet response
digoxin
salicylic acid
acetylsalicylic acid
sulfhydryl-containing agents
phosphonate-containing agents
acetylsalicylic acid
digoxin is considered a
muscle relaxer
ACE inhibitor
antiarrhythmic
analgesic
antiarrhythmic
this/these drugs are bronchodilators and can be used to treat blockages of airways
aminophylline/theophylline
adenosine
acetylsalicylic acid
vallium
NSAIDs
aminophylline/theophylline
T/F: acetylsalicylic acid is considered an analgesic
true - it is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic
T/F: naproxen is considered a narcotic analgesic
false. naproxen is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic
T/F: meperidine is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic
false. meperidine is considered a narcotic analgesic
normal values for prothrombin time (PT) are
9-12 sec
10-16 sec
3-7 sec
10-14 sec
15-20 sec
10-14 sec
normal values for partial thromboplastin time (PTT) are
10-20 sec
20-30 sec
20-40 sec
15-40 sec
20-40 sec
ondansetron with dexamethasone may help manage
pain
anxiety
infections
blood pressure
nausea/vomiting
nausea/vomiting
T/F: dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid
true - it is a glucocorticoid class of steroid hormone
this medication is used to suppress inflammation and immune response and can give a feeling of increased well-being
prednisone
verapamil
digoxin
diazepam
ondansetron
prednisone
this class of drugs may delay wound healing and cause hyperglycemia if used for too long
narcotic analgesics
nonnarcotic analgesics
NSAIDs
ACE inhibitors
corticosteroids
corticosteroids
long-term use of dexamethasone may cause
hypertension
hypotension
hyperlipidemia
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
this class of drugs may be used for patients with a wide spectrum of conditions, such as recent MI, tuberculosis, cancer, inflammation, and pain
corticosteroids
antiarrhythmics
calcium channel blockers
nicotinic acid derivatives
analgesic
nicotinic acid derivatives
labs should have an emergency plan for patients with a serum glucose level less than…or greater than…
50 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL
40 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL
40 mg/dL and 400 mg/dL
50 mg/dL and 500 mg/dL
50mg/dL and 400 mg/dL
40 mg/dL and 400 mg/dL
T/F: glucose (C6H12O6) is considered a monosaccharide
true
once glucose is phosphorylated by hexokinase, it is
glucose-4-phosphate
glucose-6-phosphate
glucose-4-phosphonate
glucose-6-phosphonate
glucose-6-phosphate
T/F: once glucose is phosphorylated by hexokinase, it is easily diffused through the cell membrane
false. after phosphorylation, it cannot diffuse out of the cell membrane
what is the normal fasting serum glucose range for an adult?
70-100 mg/dL
70-150 mg/dL
85-125 mg/dL
80-150 mg/dL
70-100 mg/dL
what is the normal nonfasting serum glucose range for an adult?
80-150 mg/dL
85-125 mg/dL
85-150 mg/dL
70-125 mg/dL
85-125 mg/dL
what is the normal serum glucose range for pediatrics?
50-100 mg/dL
60-100 mg/dL
65-100 mg/dL
70-100 mg/dL
75-100 mg/dL
60-100 mg/dL
glucagon is produced by
the liver
the beta cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas
the alpha cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas
the beta and alpha cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas
the alpha cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas
what can be used to treat an overdose of calcium channel blockers?
glycogen
glucagon
glucose
insulin
digoxin
glucagon
T/F: insulin increases the use of fat as an energy source by the body
false. insulin ceases the use of fat as an energy source by the body
sulfonylureas
suppresses glucose production in the liver
increases insulin sensitivity
increases insulin release from the pancreas
is used as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetes
increases insulin release from the pancreas
metformin
suppresses glucose production in the liver
increases insulin sensitivity
increases insulin release from the pancreas
is used as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetes
suppresses glucose production in the liver AND increases insulin sensitivity
suppresses glucose production in the liver AND increases insulin sensitivity
thiazolidinediones
suppresses glucose production in the liver
increases insulin sensitivity
increases insulin release from the pancreas
is used as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetes
is used as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetes
clear insulin/regular insulin is also known as
rapid acting
short acting
intermediate acting
long acting
short acting
this drug has a rapid onset of 1-2 minutes, stimulates alpha-1 receptors, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure
amiodarone
atropine
epinephrine
nitroglycerine
esmolol
epinephrine
this type of shield can be placed over radiosensitive organs to reduce exposure in pediatrics
lead
plastic
tungsten
bismuth
bismuth
