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Actions of Mannitol
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Osmotic Diuretic
• “Lasix of the brain” |
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Expected Implications of Mannitol
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Decrease ICP
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Nursing implications of Mannitol
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Monitor: F&E esp. K & Na
SE: urine retention |
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Actions of Alteplase (TPA)
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Thrombolytic: “clot buster”
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Nursing implications of Alteplase (TPA)
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Monitor for: bleeding
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Expected Implications of Alteplase (TPA)
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Increase cerebral perfusion
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Actions of Nimodipine (Nimotop)
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Ca+ Channel Blocker
• Tx vasospasm • Subarachnoid bleeding |
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Nursing Implications of Nimodipine (Nimotop)
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Monitor: S&S of HF, liver fxn, HR, EKG, LOC before and after admin.
*Assess apical pulse at least 1min if <50 hold & call doc *Assess BP if systolic BP is <90 hold & call doc |
