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What are the considerations for dopamine administration?
Central line, titration, map of 65
What is the main side effect to monitor with dobutamine?
Tachyarrhythmias
What should be monitored at the IV site for norepinephrine?
Coolness; stop infusion and notify
How is epinephrine administered for anaphylaxis?
Given IM as the first-line treatment
What medication is given during cardiogenic shock for chest pain and anxiety?
Morphine
What is the blood pressure in compensatory shock?
normal
What happens to blood pressure in compensatory shock?
Blood pressure stays normal
What is the priority when suspecting septic shock?
Insert 2 IV lines
What is the treatment for hypovolemic shock with a GI bleed?
Blood transfusion
What are the priorities for a patient in compensatory shock?
IV line, oxygen
What are ways to prevent sepsis?
Evaluate to remove unnecessary lines
What is the priority in the last stage of shock?
, Comfort care
In which type of shock is bradycardia most commonly seen?
Neurogenic shock
What is the presentation of neurogenic shock?
Hot and flushed
What should be monitored for kidney failure?
BUN, creatinine, and uric acid
What are common presentations of multiple sclerosis?
Fatigue, intention tremor, blurry vision, hesitancy
What are less common symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Difficulty swallowing, speaking, vocal cord paralysis (hoarseness)
What is the priority for a patient going home after cervical discectomy?
Cervical brace, limit neck movement, avoid heavy lifting, no driving
What functions are associated with the cerebellum?
Balance and coordination
What is the priority for intracerebral hemorrhage management?
Control blood pressure with IV and medications
What is the most common adverse effect of anticonvulsant medications?
Altered level of consciousness
What should be monitored for a patient with TBI at risk for diabetes insipidus?
Output and urine specific gravity
What is a common symptom for a patient with cancer metastasized to the brain?
Severe headaches; focus on pain management
What is the main goal for an embolic stroke patient?
Prevent further embolism; priority is early ambulation, SCD, anticoagulation
Correct Answers
What are the considerations for dopamine administration?
Central line, titration, map of 65
What is the main side effect to monitor with dobutamine?
Tachyarrhythmias
What should be monitored at the IV site for norepinephrine?
Coolness; stop infusion and notify
How is epinephrine administered for anaphylaxis?
Given IM as the first-line treatment
What medication is given during cardiogenic shock for chest pain and anxiety?
Morphine
What is the blood pressure in compensatory shock?
normal
What happens to blood pressure in compensatory shock?
Blood pressure stays normal
What is the priority when suspecting septic shock?
Insert 2 IV lines
What is the treatment for hypovolemic shock with a GI bleed?
Blood transfusion
What are the priorities for a patient in compensatory shock?
IV line, oxygen
What are ways to prevent sepsis?
Evaluate to remove unnecessary lines
What is the priority in the last stage of shock?
, Comfort care
In which type of shock is bradycardia most commonly seen?
Neurogenic shock
What is the presentation of neurogenic shock?
Hot and flushed
What should be monitored for kidney failure?
BUN, creatinine, and uric acid
What are common presentations of multiple sclerosis?
Fatigue, intention tremor, blurry vision, hesitancy
What are less common symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Difficulty swallowing, speaking, vocal cord paralysis (hoarseness)
What is the priority for a patient going home after cervical discectomy?
Cervical brace, limit neck movement, avoid heavy lifting, no driving
What functions are associated with the cerebellum?
Balance and coordination
What is the priority for intracerebral hemorrhage management?
Control blood pressure with IV and medications
What is the most common adverse effect of anticonvulsant medications?
Altered level of consciousness
What should be monitored for a patient with TBI at risk for diabetes insipidus?
Output and urine specific gravity
What is a common symptom for a patient with cancer metastasized to the brain?
Severe headaches; focus on pain management
What is the main goal for an embolic stroke patient?
Prevent further embolism; priority is early ambulation, SCD, anticoagulation
