NUR 254 EXAM #4
1.What does the train of 4 twitches mean?:
giving electrostim to determine if pt is adequately paralyzed
2.What medication do we do train of 4 testing for?:
3.What do we want the train of 4 to be when our pt is paralyzed?:
we want this to be zero for paralyzed pt
4.What is the epi dosage for a cardiac arrest:
1mg every 3-5 minutes
5.What are important facts about propofol?:
used ICU/OR monitor lipids/triglycerides while pt is on
this drug!
Sedative
6.What are important facts about precedex?:
awake, supporting own airway but super chill
great for ICU delirium
1/
20
,shouldn't be on it for more than 24 hours
BRADYCARDIA
7.What are the common medications used for moderate sedation?:
Midazolam and Fentanyl
8.What is the primary function of Midazolam?:
Antianxiety and sedative
9.Why is pain control important for sedated patients?:
To ensure patient com- fort and safety during sedation
10.What is dopamine?:
used for hypotension
can also be used for RENAL FAILURE:
if we use 2/4mcg per kg
11.What is renal dosing for dopamine?:
2/4mcg per kg
12.What is dobutamine?:
2/
20
, used for hypotension
can also be used for heart
failure helps with
contractility
13.What are need to knows for TPN?:
DW
BG
monitor electrolyte status Q6
3/
20
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