Medications
What medications are used for pain management
ibuprofen and acetaminophen
What should you do to prevent intracranial pressure from increasing?
Elevate the head of the bed
What is a common symptom?
Headaches
What should patients be on the look out for?
Seizures, lightheadedness, and dizziness
What steroid medication is used for swelling?
dexamethasone
What specific vital signs should be monitored?
blood pressure and temperature
what GI symptoms may occur?
What symptoms should be reported?
swelling, muscle weakness, and confusion
What medications are used for seizure prevention?
valporic acid and levetiracetam
How often should neurological signs be monitored?
every 1-2 hours
What symptom may occur in the CNS?
vision loss
When should driving be avoided?
if lightheaded/dizzy
What medications are used for chemotherapy?
Lomustine and carmustine
What is something that the patient should do daily?
Rehabilitation therapy (walking, sitting up in bed, moving limbs in bed)
What symptom could occur in the PNS?
one sided muscle weakness
What vital signs should be monitored at home?
Blood pressure and temperature
What medications are used for targetted therapy?
Avastin and Afinitor
What protocol should be implemented?
Seizure protocols
Which severe neurological symptoms could occur?
Confusion and personality changes
What should be avoided when taking steroids and chemo medications?
Alcohol