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how do we assess pain (analgesia)? correct answers - BPS - CPOT -ANVPS what do the scores mean for BPS? correct answers no pain: 3 max pain: 12 what do the scores mean for ANVPS? correct answers no pain: 0-2 mod pain: 3-6 severe pain: 7-10 what is the 1st line txt for analgesia on non-neuropathic pain? correct answers IV opiates - IV morphine - IV Fentanyl - IV Hydromorphone what is a txt option for neuropathic pain? correct answers gabapentin or carbamazepine how do we assess sedation? correct answers - RASS Goal: 0 to -1 what are txt options for sedation? correct answers - Non-BDZs preferred over BDZs Propofol & dexmetetomidine VTE risk stratification for low, moderate, and high risk? correct answers - low risk: minor surgeries, fully mobile patients - mod risk: medical pts on bed rest - high risk: surgery what are txt options for low risk VTE? correct answers - no meds what are txt options for mod risk VTE? correct answers LMWH, LDUH, Fondaparinux what are txt options for high risk VTE? correct answers LMWH, Fondaparinux, warfarin (INR 2-3) what is the dose for heparin for VTE? correct answers 5,000 units SC BID 5,000 units SC TID BID: 75YO TID: 75YO what is a monitoring parameter for heparin? correct answers aPTT does heparin need renal adjustment? correct answers no