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pharm II unit 1
PCAs
10
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/04/2011

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Term
A patient older that _______ years is at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA.
Definition
70 years old
Term
The _______ infusion with IV PCA is a risk factor for respiratory  depression.
Definition
Basal Infusion
Term
What physical conditions put one at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA?
Definition
Renal, Hepatic, Pulmonary, Cardiac, Impairments, Sleep Apnea, Obesity, Abdominal or Thoracic Surgeries
Term
What medication complications put one at a higher risk for respiratory depression with IV PCA?
Definition

CNS Depressants

IV PCA Bolus > 1 mg without basal (continuous) infusion

Term
Before placing a patient on a PCA what does the nurse assess?
Definition

Vital Signs

Cognitive Status

Pain Level

Term
When setting up a PCA what three things must a nurse remember to do?
Definition

Give initial loading dose

Lock out interval between each dose

Lockout the one hour or four hour lockout dose limit.

Term
Before administering initial dose, or when changing the rate, what must a nurse first do?
Definition

Get varification from a second nurse  that the pump is set correctly.

 

Term
What is the recommended dose interval?
Definition
6 to 8 minutes and a 1 hour lockout
Term
Where should the patient dosing control button be placed?
Definition
Within reach of the patient
Term
What monitoring should a nurse do while a patient is on a PCA?
Definition

Pulse Oximetry

Sedation Scale

Pain

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