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Phase Three
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- 1The Doctor has ordered 1g of meropenem BD. If the injectable drug handbook states that this can be administered in 50-200mL of a compatible fluid, what is one (1) reason you may choose 100mL rather than 150 or 200mL?.
- 2What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?.
- 3According to the insulin infusion record and administration document, what is the insulin of choice to infuse to a patient with a diagnosis of DKA?.
- 4What type of intravenous fluid (IVF) will a DKA patient be administered - hypotonic or hypertonic?.
- 5Name two (2) places where beta cells are found in the human body.
- 6When beta-1 receptors are stimulated, what happens in turn?.
- 7What are three (3) nursing considerations when administering opioid analgesics?.
- 8What is the reversal medication for morphine?.
- 9Your patient is combative. Which type of code will you call?.
- 10In simple terms, what is neuralgia?.
- 11There are three (3) potential complications for diabetics all ending in 'opathy'. What are they?.
- 12Name the combination of three (3) elements required to determine if a patient is orientated.
- 13Which patient type ideally requires a venturi mask?.
- 14What is the normal Hb range? You can choose male or female, however if you can state both you will earn one (1) bonus point.
- 15State three (3) reasons why an IV pump might alarm.
- 16How do opioid analgesics work to block pain?.
- 17When administering opioid analgesic medications, why might your patient feel like vomiting, or actually vomit? (Hint: ______ trigger zone).
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- Stage 2 Flashcards on Phase Three, created by Tafe Teachers SB on 31/03/2019.
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