Nausea Vomiting

Question 1

Consider ____ in order to combat nausea. It has been shown to help with post-anesthesia nausea.

Answer 1

Oxygen (15 LPM NRB - monitor for secretions; 6 LPM NC)

Question 2

IV ondansetron dose

Answer 2

4 mg over 2 minutes

Question 3

IM ondansetron dose

Answer 3

4 mg

Question 4

Consider fluids at ____ if the patient is hypotensive.

Answer 4

20 mL/kg

Question 5

What check should be performed on all ALOC and nausea/vomiting patients?

Answer 5

Blood glucose

Question 6

If BGL 60 mg/dL and unable to obtain IV access, the IM dose of glucagon is ____

Answer 6

1 mg

Question 7

If BGL 60 mg/dL and unable to obtain IV access, the IN dose of glucagon is ____

Answer 7

2 mg

Question 8

One must careful observe the ____ of the patient with acute nausea/vomiting.

Answer 8

Airway (be prepared to suction)