Common Nursing Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is caffeine used for?
A
Used as a respiratory stimulant
2
Q
What does caffeine do?
A
Prevent or treat apnea of prematurity, or pro-longed pauses in breathing. Also can be used to aid extubation of ventilated babies.
3
Q
What are the 5 R’s of medicine management?
A
Right dose
Right time
Right patient
Right route
Right medication
4
Q
Common Side effects of caffeine
A
Arrhythmias, hyperglycaemia
