Misc Flashcards
How long do platelets last
5-7 days
What blood products must be frozen, it cannot be given warm
Platelets
What is a unlabeled use of gabapentin
Chronic pain mgmt
Tikosyn
Anti arrthymic
EKG must be initiated 2-3 hrs after dose to monitor for QRS interval for widening
Can electrolytes be given at the same time as anti rejections meds
No! It decreases the absorption of the anti rejection med
Reschedule for noon.
What’s normal EF
55-75%
What is zetia
A cholesterol medication
Will a transplant patient feel chest pain
NEVER!
Bc to transplant the heart, the vagus nerve is cut. If a heart transplant c/o chest pain… This requires immediate assessment and intervention
What side colostomies are generally ( but not always) temporary
Right side colostomies are generally temporary
Is nystatin swish and spit or swish and swallow
Nystatin is always swish and swallow
Is chlorhexidine swish and spit or swish and swallow
It is always swish and spit
If severe bradycardia exists, administer what
Atropine
What is given during cardiac arrest to increase HR
Epinephrine
Is the monitor shows asystole, what should the nurse immediately do
Assess the patient whether is artifact causing the monitor to read asystole CALL FOR HELP INITIATE CPR GIVE EPINEPHRINE OR ATROPINE PACE THEM
Is asystole shockable
Asystole is non shockable, no defibrillator
