PATOK Flashcards
1
Q
Drug of choice for pain control in MI
A
Morphine
2
Q
MOA of morphine in pain control in MI
A
Morphine binds to opiate receptors in the brain, which decreases the perception of pain. It also has a calming effect on a person, decreasing their emotional response to pain.; Vasodilator
3
Q
Caution should be used when administering morphine to patients with right-sided heart failure or patients with inferior MI because of what side effect
A
Hypotension
4
Q
How to calculate for K deficit
A
(3.5 - K) x 0.4 x weight in kg
5
Q
10 mEq KCl will raise serum K by
A
~.1 mEq/L
6
Q
Electrolyte imbalance that may cause ileus
A
Hypokalemia