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During a colonoscopy the patient should be placed in the Sim's position?
right
When should a patient not receive physical therapy if hemoglobin is low?
less than 8.0L
When adding documents to the patient chart the most recent information should be placed on top?
, thet most recent set of info should be placed on top.
How long should you take coumadin?
My doctor said that I should allow a full month for coumadin to be entirely out of my system. Hope this helps!
When you have placed an aed on a patient and it delivered a shock what should you do next?
Resume CPR immediately.
What medications need to be stopped before having a tooth pulled?
The patient's use of drugs that thin the blood (anticoagulants). These medications include warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin. The patient should stop using these medications for three days prior to extraction.
What all equipment does a physical therapy center need?
Physical therapist should be able to be sociable and very patient. They should be able to understand their patient's problems and be easy to work with.
Does Benadryl affect coumadin levels?
Coumadin (warfarin) can interact with many other medications. If taking both together, you should see your doctor and ask them directly for advice.You can take benadryl while taking coumadin.
What household precautions should an oxygen therapy patient take?
Explosion-proof plugs should be used for vaporizers and humidifier attachments. The patient should be sure to have a functioning smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the home at all times.
What patient preparation is required for oxygen therapy?
Before starting oxygen therapy, healthcare providers need to assess the patient's oxygen needs and prescribe the appropriate dose. Patients should be educated on the purpose of oxygen therapy, how to use the equipment properly, and potential side effects. It is essential to ensure proper ventilation in the room where the oxygen therapy will be administered and to keep oxygen sources away from heat or flames to prevent fire hazards.
If a patient is taking Coumadin and his INR is 10 should I give Heparin?
NO! First, recheck your numbers/ repeat the test.. an INR of 10 is way out of range. Did you accidentally type in 10 when you meant 1.0?? Typically, the target numbers of INR/PT for a patient in warfarin (Coumadin) is between 2.0 and 4.0 (Prothrombin time). An INR/PT of 10 means your patient is at risk to bleed out. Do NOT give another blood thiinner like Heparin, as this will exacerbate the problem. Get the doc on this case involved stat please.
Why is Coumadin given in the evenings?
Coumadin could be taken at any moment of the day.. as long as it is taken always at the same time. However, coumadin needs to be controlled by blood test and the dosage should be modified with the INR. The blood test is made in the morning.. the analysis and the results are received in the afternoon. We should modify the dosage for the evening... this is why Coumadin is taken in the evening.
