Symptom Management Flashcards

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what doe serotonin agonists treat

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N/V

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which 3 labs should be checked r/t nutrition

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protein
albumin
globulins

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2
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name 3 serotonin agonists

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Zofran
Anzamet
Kytril

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3
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what are common side effects of serotonin agonists

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vertigo
hypotension
bradycardia
headach

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4
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what type of med is Decadron

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steroid

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5
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what are 2 side effects of Decadron

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fluid retention

hypertension

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6
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what does Decadron treat

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N/V

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7
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what is a common side effect of Reglan

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drowsiness

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8
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what is important in assessing fatigue

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change in severity

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9
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what are the 3 types of pain

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somatic
visceral
neuropathic

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10
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what are 2 things that may cause nerve pain

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compression

infiltration

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