ADVANCED CONCEPTS Why is it important to maintain normal blood glucose levels in the body?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which schedule of controlled substance has the lowest potential for addiction?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which side effects are commonly associated with most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? (select all that apply.)

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) has mild to moderate pain after exercising. Which over-the-counter pain reliever should you recommend?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who received 22 units of regular insulin an hour ago is now pale, sweaty, and has trembling hands, but is alert and able to talk. What is your best first action?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which body area should never be used to inject insulin?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which problem is a major symptom of low blood sugar levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS What is the most important precaution to teach a patient who is on insulin therapy?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A 64 lb child with a broken arm is prescribed to receive morphine 75 mcg/kg by intravenous push immediately. The drug available is morphine 1 mg/mL (1000 mcg/mL). What is the correct dose for this patient, in mL?

BASIC CONCEPTS What makes insulin a “high-alert” drug?