not been blogging much about nursing when i actually did blog, so here is my feeble attempt at nursey blogging...
well, i suppose one of the reasons that i'ven't been blogging much about nursing or work or my ward is because i'm slowly settling in, which is a good sign and also, nothing much has changed since i last blogged about my work.
anyway, i'll be assessed on my drug administration soon, next week to be precise. and i'll feel more `complete', more like a qualified nurse once i can administer medication.
so, my preceptor has been given me a few pointers about what to watch out for during drug administration and what drugs to omit etc. eg. one of her favourites is antihypertensive drugs like atenolol. sometimes patients blood pressure dipped quite low, about 105/60 for eg. and atenolol should be omitted. and then check up on their blood pressure and document the omission in nursing records etc. also, if patients are NBM, drugs like:
1. digoxin
2. omeprazole
3. furosemide
4.
5.
can't remember 4 and 5 now, but these drugs although not given should be then prescribed through IV. i can understand digoxin and furosemide but not quite sure why it is important to give IV omeprazole.
o yes, nearly forgot. one of the embarassing situations: question from patient - what is potassium? why is my potassium low? what is potassium for? and i flunked my reply completely!!