Phase Three

Question	Answer
The Doctor has ordered 1g of meropenem BD. If the injectable drug handbook states that this can be administered in 50-200mL of a compatible fluid, what is one (1) reason you may choose 100mL rather than 150 or 200mL?	.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?	.
According to the insulin infusion record and administration document, what is the insulin of choice to infuse to a patient with a diagnosis of DKA?	.
What type of intravenous fluid (IVF) will a DKA patient be administered - hypotonic or hypertonic?	.
Name two (2) places where beta cells are found in the human body	.
When beta-1 receptors are stimulated, what happens in turn?	.
What are three (3) nursing considerations when administering opioid analgesics?	.
What is the reversal medication for morphine?	.
Your patient is combative. Which type of code will you call?	.
In simple terms, what is neuralgia?	.
There are three (3) potential complications for diabetics all ending in 'opathy'. What are they?	.
Name the combination of three (3) elements required to determine if a patient is orientated	.
Which patient type ideally requires a venturi mask?	.
What is the normal Hb range? You can choose male or female, however if you can state both you will earn one (1) bonus point	.
State three (3) reasons why an IV pump might alarm	.
How do opioid analgesics work to block pain?	.
When administering opioid analgesic medications, why might your patient feel like vomiting, or actually vomit? (Hint: ______ trigger zone)	.

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