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)