Sinclair NSG 1700 Medication Parameters Questions with Complete Solutions

Acetaminophen Correct Answer-Give if temp 101; 4g/24 hours Narcs: hydromorphone, fentanyl, codeine, hydrocodone, meperidine, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, propoxyphene Correct Answer-Hold if respirs 10, sedated or if low LOC; hold if BP 100/60 Anticoagulants: Heparin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, warfarin Correct Answer-Hold if PTT is 2.5 times control; also check PT/INR/H&H/PLT; PLT is lower than 150 or MD has a different PLT parameter which is not being met. Consider holding if pt. Is pre-op for surgery, is on chemo or radiation Insulin Correct Answer-Hold if BS 70 mg/dL Hold if parameters for SSIC not met Oral hypoglycemic agents Correct Answer-Hold if BS 70 mg/dl; hold Biguanides (metformin/glucophage) if pt scheduled for diagnostic test with contrast dye Lactulose Correct Answer-Hold if Ammonia level 35 Ug/dl Anti-diarrheal: diphenoxylate-atropine, loperamide Correct Answer-Hold for constipation