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| Question | Answer |
| Beta Blocker | Check HR manually Assess BP |
| Antibiotics | Assess for symptoms of infection Discuss Bowel side effects Discuss pro biotics |
| Anticoagulants | Assess for bleeding Discuss not increasing food with Vit K WH if pre procedure or OT |
| Statins | Diet education |
| Antiemetics | Dont give PO if vomitting Assess if meds working Provide emesis bag |
| Narcotics | GCS (sedation score) Pain scale RR |
| Apperients | The patient should be on a stool (bowel) chart Dietician review/ diet education Question the patient about their bowels |
| Antispasmodics | Ask the patient about the cramps (PQRST) Rule out other acute conditions |
| Antidepressants | Report patients mood Document patients mood in notes |
| Benzodiazepines | Monitor for respiratory depression Assess sedation score• Can cause drowsiness, confusion, dizzy, slurred speech Can lead to dependence |
| NSAID | Can cause GI upset Take with food Advise pt of side effects |
| Hypoglycaemic agent | BGL Diet & Dietician review Level of consciousness Signs and symptoms of hypo or hyper |
| Steroids (glucocorticoids) | Daily BGL if on reg and high dose Mnoitor weight and mood Educate re: side effects |
| Cardiac Meds | What is the HR and BP (if low or high do it MANUAL) Is the HR regular (feel it manually) Do they need an ECG Any chest pain |
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