Exam 4: Lab Packet Flashcards
Morphine
classification?
purpose?
side effects?
Opiate
treat severe pain
hypotension, respiratory depression, HA, dysuria, dry mouth
scopolamine
classification?
purpose?
other treatments used with this med?
another med that could be used for the same purpose?
anticholinergic
decrease saliva secretions; decreased N/V with motion sickness
humidification, suctioning, mobilization
atropine
if someone is on hospice, what do you need to be aware of re: suctioning?
whether the suctioning is causing more pain or if its helping
what do you do if suctioning is not helping the hospice patient
stop suctioning
what are the different uses of the medication atropine
treat decreased HR, dilate airway, decrease secretions
lorazepam
classification?
antidote?
side effect?
benzodiazepines
flumazenil
respiratory depression
ondansetron
classification?
purpose?
emesis interventions?
seretonin receptor antagonist
prevent N/V
antiemetics, fluids, oral hygiene, monitor VS
standard precautions include what
HH
gloves (with fluids or non-intact skin)
contact isolation includes what
HH
gown
gloves
droplet isolation includes what
HH
gown
gloves
mask
airborne isolation includes what
HH
gown
gloves
N95
example of contact isolation diseases
RSV
infectious diarrhea
example of droplet isolation diseases
mumps
diptheria
examples of airborne isolation diseases
TB
chickenpox
intervening BEFORE an individual has a health issue; examples?
primary prevention; education, immunizations, behavior modifications
early identification of the disease; examples?
secondary prevention; screenings, health fairs, regular BP checks
treats the disease and prevents further complications; examples?
tertiary prevention; nutritional education for chronic illness, outpatient therapy and support groups
role/ responsibilities for physician for palliative/ hospice care
diagnosis, treatment, length of stay, PMH
role/ responsibilities for RT for palliative/ hospice are
provide respiratory treatment, assess respiratory treatment and breathing, evaluate lung capacity, O2 levels and airway patency
role/ responsibilities for nutritionist for palliative/ hospice are
assess nutrition, oral feeds with speech, diet recommendations
role/ responsibilities for hospice nurse for hospice care
comfort, quality of life, support to patient/ family
role/ responsibilities for for palliative nurse care
EOL treatment, comfort, support
role/ responsibilities for spiritual advocate for palliative/ hospice care
explore spiritual needs, support, resources to support well-being
role/ responsibilities for OT for palliative/ hospice care
evaluate physical function, ADL, need for rehab and ADL devices
