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1. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN replied to x0x0CaliLVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   thanks for all the replies! the pt is compliant with all aspects of care...that i've given/seen so i'm not sure if that is the issue ( him spitting meds out/refusing) but i'm not sure... also, the valproic acid, in his case, is given for bipolar diso...

2. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN replied to x0x0CaliLVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   The patient's diet is Mechanical Soft, NCS Extra Gravy, Thin Liquids. I forgot to add he has a diagnosis of Pancreatitis if that matters or not... I googled Valproid Acid and Pancreatitis and I believe I saw it shouldn't be given if pt has that diagn...

3. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN replied to x0x0CaliLVN's topic in General Nursing

   Ooh..i googled valproic acid and pancreatitis and I'm finding a lot of info stating it shouldn't be given to patients with pancreatitis or that it may cause it... true not true? hmm..

4. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN replied to x0x0CaliLVN's topic in General Nursing

   The valproic acid is in liquid form to answer the question above whether I crush or not. The patient's diet is Mechanical Soft, NCS Extra Gravy, Thin Liquids. I forgot to add he has a diagnosis of Pancreatitis if that matters or not... I will invest...

5. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new LVN working at a SNF. I have a question.. but I hope I don't sound dumb asking this. I have a patient who eats by mouth but receives meds through GT. The medication I give on PM shift are Coreg,Catapress,Bacid, and Valproic Acid. The proble...

6. GT meds when pt eats PO

   x0x0CaliLVN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a new LVN working at a SNF. I have a question.. but I hope I don't sound dumb asking this. I have a patient who eats by mouth but receives meds through GT. The medication I give on PM shift are Coreg,Catapress,Bacid, and Valproic Acid. The proble...