Ruba

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1. Lidocaine Spray

   Ruba posted a topic in Medications

   My cousin had lidocaine spray which she uses for before waxing "down there". I asked a friend about this and she said it was "totally safe". I'm not convinced...

2. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   sorry the link didn't appear on my phone, i just saw your quote....Thank you

3. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   Have read that but I'm pretty sure he said he diluted it...maybe I heard wrong or is it possible that some hospitals dilute?

4. Hydrocortisone

   Ruba posted a topic in Student Assist

   My patient was given hydrocortisone IV for her asthma I was asking a nurse how much they gave her, he was in a rush so he mumbled something....I believe he said 200mg , he said something about diluting it but i didn't catch it. How much would we norm...

5. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   Got it! Another question...Dr ordered an x-ray for her, she has had asthma for 27 years (she is 57)...what is the reason for x-ray? Is it to rule out other problems?

6. Asthma Health Education

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   Medication use....avoiding triggers...fluid intake...good rest and good nutrition? Those are on my list..I don't want to miss any important points, that's all

7. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you. :)

8. Asthma patient vomiting

   Ruba posted a topic in Student Assist

   My asthma patient on Thursday came to the ER complaining of the usual asthma symptoms (SOB,fever,cough...) and she also said she vomited at home 3 times and when she got to the ER she vomited 2 more times. Why does the vomiting occur?

9. Asthma Health Education

   Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

   I didn't ask anyone to do my homework(this is not graded btw), I just asked the POINTS I should focus on. Thank you anyway :)

10. Asthma Health Education

    Ruba posted a topic in Student Assist

    I have to educate my asthma patients, what are the points I should focus on?

11. Presentation ideas?

    Ruba posted a topic in Student Assist

    I have to do a project about the pathophysiology and manifestations of altered level of consciousness. I want to do something different. Everyone did powerpoint and its soooo boring. Literally everyone in class is sleeping, including the teacher. I w...

12. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

    Thank you all!

13. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

    hmmm I guess you're right. Do you remember how high their sugar levels were?

14. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba replied to Ruba's topic in Student Assist

    I think hypoglycemia... I read that the brain uses 25% of the body's glucose and if the patient was not able to get enough, they would slip into a coma. I've seen A lot of patients with high blood sugar levels but I've never seen a patient who is hyp...

15. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    Ruba posted a topic in Student Assist

    Which one is scarier to see, hypoglycemic patient or hyperglycemic?