Kahoot Review

Question 1

What is the normal blood glucose level range?

Answer 1

4-8 mmol/L

Question 2

A patient in diabetic coma will be infusing which type of insulin?

Answer 2

Regular - Humulin R

Question 3

In diabetic emergency treatment, a patient may receive potassium because of what?

Answer 3

Potassium shifts compartments due to cellular dysfunction

Question 4

Between hyper and hypoglycemia, which one sets in fast and the other slow?

Answer 4

Hyperglycemia - slow + steady

Hypoglycemia - fast

Question 5

[True/False] One of the best sites for Insulin injection is the deltoid.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Some S&S of hyperglycemia are:

Answer 6

• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Tired + weak
• Blurry vision
• Hungry after a meal

Question 7

Some S&S of hypoglycemia are:

Answer 7

• Shakiness
• Headache
• Hunger
• Tingling around the mouth
• Dizziness + confusion

Question 8

Why is grapefruit juice banned in hospitals?

Answer 8

Interferes with many cardiac medications

Question 9

What is the ER tx for hypertension?

Answer 9

DAVs

Question 10

DAVs have a direct effect on ____ ____ production

Answer 10

nitric oxide

Question 11

What is the mechanism of action of opioids?

Answer 11

Inhibit Substance P neurotransmitters

Question 12

What drug is used in the treatment of an opioid overdose, to rapidly reverse it?

Answer 12

Naloxone

Question 13

What should a patient take if they’re allergic to penicillins?

Answer 13

Tetracycline

Question 14

In the GI tract, Vancomycin is a treatment for ____

Answer 14

C. diff infection

Question 15

Which class of antibiotic is Vancomycin?

Answer 15

Cell-wall synthesis inhibitor

Question 16

What does ‘empiric’ anti-infective treatment mean?

Answer 16

Based on suspected pathogen

Question 17

What is the process of moving a medication from its site of administration into circulation?

Answer 17

Absorption

Question 18

What is the mechanism of action of Enalapril?

Answer 18

Inhibition of ACE

Question 19

What instructions should a nurse give a patient on Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) concerning dosage?

Answer 19

Max dosing is 3 tablets, 5 minutes apart

Question 20

Which schedule classifications has the highest potential for drug misuse?

Answer 20

Unscheduled

Question 21

NSAIDs inhibit what enzyme?

Answer 21

Cyclooxygenase

Question 22

Which drug class contains this drug: Aluminum Hydroxide?

Answer 22

Antacids

Question 23

What is an example of a ‘cathartic’?

Answer 23

Normal Saline Enema