GA_guy_1971

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1. 0.45% NS is Hypernatremia?

   GA_guy_1971 replied to CBsMommy's topic in Student Assist

   The main reason for the 1/2 NS is to avoid correcting the hypernatremia too rapidly when other treatments such as giving the patient water by mouth or administration of D5W (free water since it is broken down into CO2 & H2O) are not options. Rap...

2. "You cannot have BSN or MSN on your nametag?"

   GA_guy_1971 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital probably does it to limit confusion within the general public . It may be for the same reason that many PharmDs, DPTs, PhDs, etc. do not address themselves as "Dr. So And So" to patients. Just a thought...

3. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

   GA_guy_1971 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral

   As a fellow PharmD, I have a problem with Dr. Ho's website. Nowhere does it state that she is a licensed pharmacist nor does it state if she utilizes FDA approved products (prescription or OTC). I can see where this type of information, or lack the...