Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Medication reconciliation refers to:
A
Reviewing the medications a patient is taking and determining if there are any concerns for administering contrast media
2
Q
A temperature taking textually is usually what?
A
1 degree higher than orally
3
Q
Normal BUN levels for a young adult
A
7 to 18 mg/dL
4
Q
A water-soluble iodinated contrast media whose osmolality is high:
A
Has more particles in coalition and results in increased adverse reactions
5
Q
Most accurate way to take temperature
A
Rectally
6
Q
Normal systolic pressure in an adult:
A
95-140 mm Hg
7
Q
Aminophylline helps treat
A
Asthma
8
Q
What is it called when a surgeon makes a new connection between segments of an organ or a tube?
A
Anastomosis
9
Q
How does a negative contrast agent appear on a radiograph?
A
Less dense than surrounding tissue
