Meds
What might we expect to see with administration of Furosemide? (3 things)
Increased urine output, electrolyte imbalance, reduced blood pressure.
What would we administer for a high potassium?
Kayexalate OR potassium shift (dextrose and insulin)
What is the normal vac pressure?
125mmHg
What do we monitor with digoxin administration?
Apical pulse
What is the normal range for K+
3.5-5.0
What type of medication is metoprolol?
Beta blocker
We notice a new reddened area on our patients coccyx, what do we do? (3 things)
You assess your patients vitals, SP02 89% 0.5L NP, HR 110, temp 38.2 BP 100/54. What might we do?
Increase the oxygen, inform the nurse and initiate a septic workup due to change in 2 vital signs.
What is the difference between IR and SR dilaudid?
Immediate release for breakthrough and SR for a long acting medication
When might we transfuse a patient with PRBCs?
Hemoglobin of 70 or less OR a significant drop from prior with active bleeding
Your patient is complaining of 4/10 pain, has Tylenol 650mg PO PRN q4hr and dilaudid 1mg q3hr PRN. What might we do?
Administer Tylenol first, reassess in 30-60 minutes and apply pharmacological measures until, reassess for possible dilaudid administration, seeming if patient is ok with that plan.
When returning to the ward, q4hr for 24 hours or PRN
What would be your priority assessment on your patient with CHF and why?
Varied responses RESP and CVS
What type of insulin is admelog?
Why might we assess the patient's INR daily in hospital while on Warfarin?
Dose changes daily based on the value of the INR