Must Knows Flashcards
TPN is a hypotonic/isotonic/hypertonic solution.
Hypertonic
TPN can be given via NG tube/PICC line/tunneled catheter.
PICC line or tunneled catheter
How often is TPN prepared?
Daily
T/F: TPN dressing change is done with medical asepsis.
False. Dressing change is done with surgical asepsis.
How often is a new bag of TPN hung?
every 24 hours
T/F: A new filter is hung with each new bag of TPN.
True
What is the minimal PPE requirement for contact precautions?
Gloves and Gown
What is the minimal PPE requirement for droplet precautions?
Mask
What is the minimal PPE requirement for airborne precautions?
Mask (respirator or N95 for TB & SARS)
T/F: Statins prevent heart disease.
True
T/F: Clopidogrel prevents urinary incontinence.
False. Clopidogrel prevents an MI or stroke
T/F: Etanercept slows the progression of arthritis.
True
T/F: Oxybutynin prevents urinary incontinence.
True
T/F: Sartans treats GERD.
False. Sartans lower blood pressure.
-Prazole treats GERD
T/F: Pregabalin treats neuropathy.
True
T/F: Quetiapine treats bipolar disorder.
True
T/F: Esomeprazole treats COPD.
False.
-Prazole treats GERD.
Tiotropium treats COPD
T/F: Duloxetine treats depression.
True
T/F: -Vir drugs prevent bronchospasms.
False.
-Vir drugs decrease symptms of herpes zoster.
Monteluakast prevent bronchospasms.
Normal levels for Na
135-145
Normal levels for K
3.5-5
Normal levels for Ca
9-10.5
Normal levels for PaO2
80-100
Normal levels for Hgb
M: 14-18
F: 12-16
Normal levels for Hct
M: 42-52%
F: 37-47%
Normal levels for WBC
5000-10000
Normal levels for cholesterol
Less than 200
Normal levels for platelets
150,000-400,000
Normal levels for PT
11-12.5
RX 1.5-2x normal levels
Normal levels for aPTT
30-40
RX 1.5-2x normal levels