Nausea Vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
Consider ____ in order to combat nausea. It has been shown to help with post-anesthesia nausea.
A
Oxygen (15 LPM NRB - monitor for secretions; 6 LPM NC)
2
Q
IV ondansetron dose
A
4 mg over 2 minutes
3
Q
IM ondansetron dose
A
4 mg
4
Q
Consider fluids at ____ if the patient is hypotensive.
A
20 mL/kg
5
Q
What check should be performed on all ALOC and nausea/vomiting patients?
A
Blood glucose
6
Q
If BGL 60 mg/dL and unable to obtain IV access, the IM dose of glucagon is ____
A
1 mg
7
Q
If BGL 60 mg/dL and unable to obtain IV access, the IN dose of glucagon is ____
A
2 mg
8
Q
One must careful observe the ____ of the patient with acute nausea/vomiting.
A
Airway (be prepared to suction)
