Comfort Measures Flashcards
1
Q
witch hazel pads [Tucks]
indication
A
relieve hemorrhoids
-swelling, bleeding, itching, minor pain
2
Q
witch hazel pads [Tucks]
moa
A
tannis resucle swelling + aids in skin repair + antibacterial
3
Q
dermaplast
indication
A
episiotomy + perineal care
4
Q
dermaplast
CI
A
dont use on irritated, open, infected skin
5
Q
metoclopramide
brand name
A
Reglan
6
Q
metoclopramide [Reglan]
indication
A
n/v
r/t pregnancy, chemo, radiation
7
Q
metoclopramide [Reglan]
moa
A
blocks dopamine receptors
- stim upper GI motility
- accel gastric emptying
8
Q
metoclopramide [Reglan]
CI
A
- can cross placenta
- breastfeed
- GI obstruction/hemorrhage
- hx of seizures
9
Q
metoclopramide [Reglan]
teaching
A
monitor for EPS, tardive dyskinesia
-can cause drowsiness
10
Q
docusate sodium [Colace]
A
stool softener
>reduce surface tension
11
Q
sodium citrate + citric acid
[Bicitra]
A
incr pH> converts to bicarbonate
-prophylaxis for c-section to prevent acid aspiration w anesthesia
