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  1. 2. Xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to block uric acid production to prevent gout.
  2. 3. BMP mineral vital for bone health and heart rhythm, with a normal range of 8.2 to 10.2 mg/dL.
  3. 6. Pregnancy sign characterized by the softening of the lower uterine segment.
  4. 9. Non-habit-forming anxiolytic that takes about 3 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects.
  5. 12. GI stimulant that accelerates gastric emptying; can lead to tardive dyskinesia.
  6. 14. Refractive error commonly known as farsightedness.
  7. 18. Age-related sensorineural hearing loss.
  8. 21. BMP electrolyte with a normal range of 135 to 145 mEq/L.
  9. 22. IV anticoagulant requiring PTT monitoring; antidote is Protamine Sulfate.
  10. 23. Uterotonic used for postpartum hemorrhage; contraindicated in eclampsia and hypertension.
  11. 24. Refractive error commonly known as nearsightedness.
  12. 28. Thyroid-secreted hormone that reduces blood calcium, opposing parathyroid hormone.
  13. 29. Obesity medication that inhibits fat absorption, causing diarrhea and oily stools.
  14. 32. Cardiac glycoside used for heart failure and afib; toxicity risk is increased by hypokalemia.
  15. 33. Emergency medication given via fast IV push to treat Supraventricular Tachycardia.
  16. 34. Deep, rapid breathing pattern seen as a compensatory mechanism in DKA.
  17. 39. First-line medication used to treat symptomatic bradycardia.
  18. 40. Infectious disease treated with a six-month combination regimen of RIPE medications.
  19. 41. Antiviral influenza agent that must be initiated within 48 hours of symptom onset.
  20. 43. BMP electrolyte vital for nerve and muscle function, with a normal range of 3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L.
  21. 45. Oral anticoagulant requiring PT/INR monitoring; antidote is Vitamin K.
  22. 47. Defense mechanism of reverting to an earlier developmental stage.
  23. 48. Blood cells essential for clotting, with a normal range of 140,000 to 400,000/uL.
  24. 49. The specific reversal agent/antidote used to treat opioid overdose.
  25. 51. Bisphosphonate used for osteoporosis; patient must sit upright for 30 minutes to prevent throat irritation.
  26. 52. Defense mechanism of turning negative impulses into socially valuable achievements.
  27. 54. Kidney waste product from muscle breakdown, with a normal range of 0.4 to 1.2 mg/dL.
  28. 55. Medication used to treat Malignant Hyperthermia or severe cases of Serotonin Syndrome.
  29. 57. First-line oral diabetes medication that must be discontinued 48 hours post-CT scan to prevent lactic acidosis.
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  1. 1. The specific reversal agent/antidote used to treat benzodiazepine overdose.
  2. 4. Newborn transition scoring system assessed at 1 minute and 5 minutes post-birth.
  3. 5. Severe syndrome involving damaged muscle breakdown, leading to tea-colored urine and kidney injury.
  4. 7. Potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia and gynecomastia.
  5. 8. Blood sugar measured on a BMP, with a normal fasting range of 60 to 100 mg/dL.
  6. 9. Yellow waste product from RBC destruction, with a normal range of 0.1 to 1.2 mg/dL.
  7. 10. Term for dilated pupils, which can be caused by darkness, head injury, or coma.
  8. 11. B-type natriuretic peptide; protein marker elevated in heart failure, normal is under 100 pg/mL.
  9. 13. Coma scale evaluating eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.
  10. 15. Nursing process acronym: Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.
  11. 16. Pregnancy sign characterized by the softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix.
  12. 17. Defense mechanism of pushing unacceptable thoughts into the subconscious.
  13. 19. Inner ear balance issue causing a sensation of spinning, nausea, and vomiting.
  14. 20. Discoloration sign of pregnancy: bluish/violet cervix due to increased venous congestion.
  15. 24. Fall scale where a higher score indicates a higher risk of falling.
  16. 25. First-line lipoglycopeptide antibiotic for MRSA; can cause Red Man Syndrome if infused too fast.
  17. 26. Coagulation marker useful to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if negative.
  18. 27. First-line anti-inflammatory medication used to treat acute gout attacks.
  19. 30. Vitamin B1; replacement is crucial in chronic alcoholism to prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
  20. 31. Term for constricted pupils, which can be caused by light, meds, or opioids.
  21. 35. Osmotic diuretic used to pull fluid from the brain to reduce intracranial pressure.
  22. 36. Osmotic laxative used to treat hepatic encephalopathy by ridding the body of excess ammonia.
  23. 37. Aminoglycoside antibiotic requiring peak and trough monitoring; nephrotoxic and ototoxic.
  24. 38. ACE inhibitor used for hypertension; can cause a dry persistent cough and angioedema.
  25. 42. Standardized communication tool: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
  26. 44. Scale used to assess pressure injury risk; a lower score indicates a higher risk.
  27. 46. Antiplatelet medication used to prevent clot formation post-TIA or stroke; Plavix.
  28. 48. Defense mechanism of attributing one's own negative feelings onto others.
  29. 50. Potent loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, dehydration, and ototoxicity.
  30. 53. Uterotonic medication used for labor induction and postpartum hemorrhage; Pitocin.
  31. 56. Liver-produced protein that maintains oncotic pressure, with a normal range of 3.5 to 5.5 g/dL.