NRSG 2220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Necrosis, Hot Water Bottle, American Nurses Association
29 Dec 2016
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Appropriate dosage: onset, peak, and duration, age, weight or body surface. Nsaids increased risk of serious and potentially fatal cardiovascular thrombotic events, including mi and stroke. Risk may be early in treatment and may increase with durations of use: gi risk. Nsaids increase risk of serious and potentially fatal gi adverse events including bleeding, ulcer, and stomach or intestine perforation. Gi events may occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with history of peptic ulcer disease or. Gi bleeding are at greater risk for serious gi events. Diet and fluid orders: npo, fluid restrictions. When nurse reaches for medication in drawer. After picking it up, compare with the mar. Before giving the medication to the patient. Document if not given and the reason why: patient refusal, medication held. When medication needs to be gradually stopped. Regulates the manufacture, sale, and effectiveness of drugs.
