TAUC Pre-Tech Quiz Questions With Complete Solutions
(A)febrile Correct Answer (not) feverish
A Fib (Atrial Fibrillation) Correct Answer Irregular beating of
the atria. Can cause pooling of blood in the heart which can then
lead to formation of a blood clot. Noted as an irregularly
irregular rhythm upon physical exam.
A-flutter (Atrial flutter) Correct Answer well organized but
overly-rapid beating of the atria
AAA Correct Answer abdominal aortic aneurysm
abduction Correct Answer the movement of a limb away from
the body
Abrasion/Excoriation Correct Answer scraping or rubbing
away of the upper layer of the skin
abscess Correct Answer An accumulation of pus underneath
the skin
accessory muscle use/abdominal breathing Correct Answer
using muscles of the abdomen and shoulder girdle to breath,
indicates increased work of breathing and respiratory distress
acute Correct Answer new/abrupt onset of concerning or severe
symptoms. opposite of chronic
,acute on chronic Correct Answer a sudden exacerbation of
chronic symptoms
Acyclovir Correct Answer Zovirax
Acyclovir caution Correct Answer ensure the patient stays
hydrated while taking this medication
Acyclovir function Correct Answer antiviral drug, slows the
growth and spread of the herpes virus. Used to treat the herpes
viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, and
shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.
adduction Correct Answer the movement of a limb towards the
midline of the body
Adenocard Correct Answer Adenosine
Adenocard caution Correct Answer patient must be on a
cardiac monitor prior to administration, patient must have IV
fluids infusing during administration, always have provider at
beside during administration
Adenocard dose Correct Answer rapid IV push in an AC IV
with an immediate flush of saline
-first dose: 6mg RAPID IV push with immediate flush
-second dose: if patient does not convert with first dose, may
increase dose to 12mg RAPID IV push with immediate flush
,Adenocard function Correct Answer antiarrhythmic drug
administered to convert supraventricular tachycardia (SVT - A
dangerously fast heart rate)
Adrenalin Correct Answer Epinephrine
Adrenalin caution Correct Answer may make the patient feel
jittery
may increase the patient's blood pressure and heart rate; monitor
vital signs closely
Adrenalin dose Correct Answer at TAUC 1:1000 for airway
constriction, 1:10,000 for cardiac arrest
0.15 mL-0.30 mL either SQ or IM
Adrenalin function Correct Answer administered to patients
suffering from from severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, or
other types of airway-constricting illnesses
AED Correct Answer automated external defibrillator
Afrin caution Correct Answer Prolonged use can cause
rebound swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose and
increased nasal congestion.
Afrin dose Correct Answer stocked in the ENT tote, in a 30 mL
spray bottle, and should be administered by the provider.
Afrin nasal spray Correct Answer oxymetazoline HCL
, Afrin nasal spray function Correct Answer vasoconstrictor,
primarily used at TAUC to treat nosebleeds. Treats nasal
congestion by shrinking the swollen mucous membranes in the
nose.
AICD Correct Answer automatic implantable cardioverter-
defibrillator
AK-POLY-BAC Correct Answer Bacitracin/Polymyxin B
Ophthalmic
AK-POLY-BAC caution Correct Answer do not allow the tip
of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or
hands
AK-POLY-BAC function Correct Answer antibiotic, used to
treat eye infections
Albuterol caution Correct Answer may cause nervousness and
tremors in patients, may cause an increase in heart rate and/or
uneven heart beats
Albuterol sulfate dose Correct Answer 2.5mg/3ml in a solution
and given per nebulizer inhalant
May be mixed with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) and given
per inhalation to make a DuoNeb treatment
May be given by itself in pediatric patients and for the second
administration in all patients
(A)febrile Correct Answer (not) feverish
A Fib (Atrial Fibrillation) Correct Answer Irregular beating of
the atria. Can cause pooling of blood in the heart which can then
lead to formation of a blood clot. Noted as an irregularly
irregular rhythm upon physical exam.
A-flutter (Atrial flutter) Correct Answer well organized but
overly-rapid beating of the atria
AAA Correct Answer abdominal aortic aneurysm
abduction Correct Answer the movement of a limb away from
the body
Abrasion/Excoriation Correct Answer scraping or rubbing
away of the upper layer of the skin
abscess Correct Answer An accumulation of pus underneath
the skin
accessory muscle use/abdominal breathing Correct Answer
using muscles of the abdomen and shoulder girdle to breath,
indicates increased work of breathing and respiratory distress
acute Correct Answer new/abrupt onset of concerning or severe
symptoms. opposite of chronic
,acute on chronic Correct Answer a sudden exacerbation of
chronic symptoms
Acyclovir Correct Answer Zovirax
Acyclovir caution Correct Answer ensure the patient stays
hydrated while taking this medication
Acyclovir function Correct Answer antiviral drug, slows the
growth and spread of the herpes virus. Used to treat the herpes
viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, and
shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.
adduction Correct Answer the movement of a limb towards the
midline of the body
Adenocard Correct Answer Adenosine
Adenocard caution Correct Answer patient must be on a
cardiac monitor prior to administration, patient must have IV
fluids infusing during administration, always have provider at
beside during administration
Adenocard dose Correct Answer rapid IV push in an AC IV
with an immediate flush of saline
-first dose: 6mg RAPID IV push with immediate flush
-second dose: if patient does not convert with first dose, may
increase dose to 12mg RAPID IV push with immediate flush
,Adenocard function Correct Answer antiarrhythmic drug
administered to convert supraventricular tachycardia (SVT - A
dangerously fast heart rate)
Adrenalin Correct Answer Epinephrine
Adrenalin caution Correct Answer may make the patient feel
jittery
may increase the patient's blood pressure and heart rate; monitor
vital signs closely
Adrenalin dose Correct Answer at TAUC 1:1000 for airway
constriction, 1:10,000 for cardiac arrest
0.15 mL-0.30 mL either SQ or IM
Adrenalin function Correct Answer administered to patients
suffering from from severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, or
other types of airway-constricting illnesses
AED Correct Answer automated external defibrillator
Afrin caution Correct Answer Prolonged use can cause
rebound swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose and
increased nasal congestion.
Afrin dose Correct Answer stocked in the ENT tote, in a 30 mL
spray bottle, and should be administered by the provider.
Afrin nasal spray Correct Answer oxymetazoline HCL
, Afrin nasal spray function Correct Answer vasoconstrictor,
primarily used at TAUC to treat nosebleeds. Treats nasal
congestion by shrinking the swollen mucous membranes in the
nose.
AICD Correct Answer automatic implantable cardioverter-
defibrillator
AK-POLY-BAC Correct Answer Bacitracin/Polymyxin B
Ophthalmic
AK-POLY-BAC caution Correct Answer do not allow the tip
of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or
hands
AK-POLY-BAC function Correct Answer antibiotic, used to
treat eye infections
Albuterol caution Correct Answer may cause nervousness and
tremors in patients, may cause an increase in heart rate and/or
uneven heart beats
Albuterol sulfate dose Correct Answer 2.5mg/3ml in a solution
and given per nebulizer inhalant
May be mixed with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) and given
per inhalation to make a DuoNeb treatment
May be given by itself in pediatric patients and for the second
administration in all patients
