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