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chapter 8: patient care and emergency procedures Flashcards

1
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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

A

100-140 mm hg

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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

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60-90 mm hg

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3
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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

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100-160 mm hg

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4
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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

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60-90 mm hg

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5
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patients taking pseudoephedrine, ibuprofen, or acetylsalicylic acid may have

kidney disease
CHF
hypotension
hypertension
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia

A

hypertension

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6
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the hypothalamus is responsible for controlling

fine motor movements
memory
temperature
higher-order thinking

A

temperature

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7
Q

the most accurate place for a temp reading is in the

axilla
oral cavity
rectum
tympanic region

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rectum

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T/F: if the bp is erroneously high, the brachial artery may be positioned above the heart

A

false. if the bp is erroneously high, the brachial artery may be positioned BELOW the heart

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9
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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

A

corticosteroids

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10
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many hospital-acquired bloodstream infections are from

central catheters
peripheral IV
accidental needle sticks
improper use of PPE
foley catheters

A

central catheters

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11
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peripheral regions of nodular fdg avid ground-glass opacities on pet/ct images may be attributed to

pneumonia
sarcoidosis
inflammation post-chemotherapy
covid-19

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covid-19

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12
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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

A

acetylsalicylic acid

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13
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digoxin is considered a

muscle relaxer
ACE inhibitor
antiarrhythmic
analgesic

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antiarrhythmic

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14
Q

this/these drugs are bronchodilators and can be used to treat blockages of airways

aminophylline/theophylline
adenosine
acetylsalicylic acid
vallium
NSAIDs

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aminophylline/theophylline

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15
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T/F: acetylsalicylic acid is considered an analgesic

A

true - it is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic

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T/F: naproxen is considered a narcotic analgesic

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false. naproxen is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic

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T/F: meperidine is considered a nonnarcotic analgesic

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false. meperidine is considered a narcotic analgesic

18
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normal values for prothrombin time (PT) are

9-12 sec
10-16 sec
3-7 sec
10-14 sec
15-20 sec

A

10-14 sec

19
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normal values for partial thromboplastin time (PTT) are

10-20 sec
20-30 sec
20-40 sec
15-40 sec

A

20-40 sec

20
Q

ondansetron with dexamethasone may help manage

pain
anxiety
infections
blood pressure
nausea/vomiting

A

nausea/vomiting

21
Q

T/F: dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid

A

true - it is a glucocorticoid class of steroid hormone

22
Q

this medication is used to suppress inflammation and immune response and can give a feeling of increased well-being

prednisone
verapamil
digoxin
diazepam
ondansetron

A

prednisone

23
Q

this class of drugs may delay wound healing and cause hyperglycemia if used for too long

narcotic analgesics
nonnarcotic analgesics
NSAIDs
ACE inhibitors
corticosteroids

A

corticosteroids

24
Q

long-term use of dexamethasone may cause

hypertension
hypotension
hyperlipidemia
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia

A

hyperglycemia

25
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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

A

nicotinic acid derivatives

26
Q

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

A

40 mg/dL and 400 mg/dL

27
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T/F: glucose (C6H12O6) is considered a monosaccharide

A

true

28
Q

once glucose is phosphorylated by hexokinase, it is

glucose-4-phosphate
glucose-6-phosphate
glucose-4-phosphonate
glucose-6-phosphonate

A

glucose-6-phosphate

29
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T/F: once glucose is phosphorylated by hexokinase, it is easily diffused through the cell membrane

A

false. after phosphorylation, it cannot diffuse out of the cell membrane

30
Q

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

A

70-100 mg/dL

31
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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

A

85-125 mg/dL

32
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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

A

60-100 mg/dL

33
Q

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

A

the alpha cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas

34
Q

what can be used to treat an overdose of calcium channel blockers?

glycogen
glucagon
glucose
insulin
digoxin

A

glucagon

35
Q

T/F: insulin increases the use of fat as an energy source by the body

A

false. insulin ceases the use of fat as an energy source by the body

36
Q

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

A

increases insulin release from the pancreas

37
Q

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

A

suppresses glucose production in the liver AND increases insulin sensitivity

38
Q

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

A

is used as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetes

39
Q

clear insulin/regular insulin is also known as

rapid acting
short acting
intermediate acting
long acting

A

short acting

40
Q

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

A

epinephrine

41
Q

this type of shield can be placed over radiosensitive organs to reduce exposure in pediatrics

lead
plastic
tungsten
bismuth

A

bismuth

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