Practicum script Flashcards
1
Q
If a patient has a pneumonia, why do you need to be careful with giving opiate analgesia?
A
Opiates can cause respiratory depression - you definitely don’t want this if a patient already has a pneumonia
If you do give it, you need careful monitoring
2
Q
What investigation is used for suspected urinary retention?
A
Bladder scan (USS)
3
Q
In infectious mononucleosis which sets of lymph nodes are usually enlarged?
A
Posterior cervical chain
Posterior auricular lymph nodes
4
Q
What investigation is used for suspected urinary retention?
A
Bladder scan (USS)
5
Q
In infectious mononucleosis which sets of lymph nodes are usually enlarged?
A
Posterior cervical chain
Posterior auricular lymph nodes
