John, a 60-year old retired truck driver, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.  He underwent tumor-removing surgery followed by radiation therapy.  He was told that the 5-year survival rate was about 60%.  Before cancer therapy, his HRQOL scores measured by the SF-36 PCS and MCS were 40 and 43, respectively. The therapy was successful.  John became a cancer survivor despite living with late effects such as fatigue, pain, wheeze, shortness of breath, anxiety.  His PCS and MCS scores went up to 53 and 56, respectively. ­­ What is this phenomena called?  This phenomena clearly introduces bias in our HRQOL measurement.  When will this phenomena happen? You are designing a study in which you will measure HRQOL using the SF-36 among cancer survivors pre-treatment and post-treatment.  How would you collect data to correct for this bias described in a)?

Where should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?

What are the recommendations for how long you can use the same IV tubing?

Order: Infuse 1000ml D5 ½ NS over 6 hours utilizing IV set noted below.  The nurse retrieves the IV set below from the supply closet and establishes the infusion as ordered.  What is the rate for the gravity infusion using the IV set noted below? (gtts/min)

How do you administer D50?

Order:  Levothyroxine (Synthroid®) 0.15 mg by mouth every morning.  The tablets are scored.  How many tablets will you administer?

Order: Vancomycin 500 mg IVPB every 24 hours.  Medication is to be infused over 90 minutes.  What rate will set the pump to run at when infusing the medication?  (ml/hour)

Many medications that patient may be taking for their health have dental consequences.  Choose 4 such common consequences

You can get refills for Schedule II drugs

If a patient is allergic to Penicillin, what antibiotic is your dentist most likely to prescribe.  Hint: there is more than one to choose