Oral meds: Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do if you’re unclear about medication?
A
Search ‘mimes’’
2
Q
Why do you not administer oxygen instead?
A
Depends on pain score 0-10
3
Q
What Is digoxin?
A
Used to monitor Heart rate, anti arrhythmic, anti fibrillation
4
Q
Side effects of digoxin?
A
vomiting, bradychardia, heart block
5
Q
What is furosemide?
A
To treat hypertension and oedema due to fluid build up
6
Q
Signs and symptoms of furosemide?
A
vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headaches
7
Q
Signs and symptoms of panadol?
A
Nausea, stomach upset, dizziness
8
Q
What to do if a patient has an adverse reaction?
A
Inform RN and DR immediately, take vital signs and update documentation when appropriate
