Nausea and Vomiting Protocol

Question 1

Signs and symptoms you should absolutely ask about:

Answer 1

fever, headache, malaise, myalgias, cough, dysuria, mental status changes, rash

Question 2

Walk through the protocol from BLS to ALS:

Answer 2

DRABCDE, oxygen, suction, cardiac monitor, 12 lead, IV, normal saline 500 mL bolus if showing S/s of dehydration. administer Zofran if pt. has no signs of acute alcohol or drug intoxication.

Question 3

Pt. with nausea and vomiting should be ruled out for

Answer 3

stroke, cardiac, diabetes, CO poisoning

Question 4

Zofran may be repeated in ___ minutes if not effective

Answer 4

5 min.