exam 3: end of life Flashcards
1
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antiemetic drug used during EOL treatment
A
scopolamine
2
Q
scopolamine action
A
reduces secretions and n/v
3
Q
common s/e with scopolamine
A
- agitation
- dizziness
- dry mouth
4
Q
major s/e with scopolamine
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- blurred vision
- confusion
5
Q
when would you remove a scopolamine patch?
A
- MRI
- every 3 days
6
Q
nursing considerations for scopolamine
A
- place behind ear
- may enhance effects of alcohol and CNS depressants
- assess oral mucosa
- perform routine oral care
7
Q
BBW for scopolamine
A
may cause seizures in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia
8
Q
morphine action
A
- depression of CNS
- depresses pain impulses by binding with opiate receptors in CNS
9
Q
common s/e of morphine
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- constipation
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- hypotension
10
Q
major s/e of morphine
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- respiratory depression
- dysrhythmia
- dependence
- bradycardia
11
Q
contraindications for morphine
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- CNS/respiratory depression
- increased ICP
- ileus
12
Q
what drug may potentiate the effects of Morphine
A
St.John’s Wort
13
Q
what should you monitor and assess with morphine
A
- monitor BP and respirations
- assess stool pattern and bowel sounds
14
Q
pt education for morphine
A
get out of bed slowly
