eemurpheeRN replied to princsheather's topic in Cardiac
Just started as a new grad on a cardiothoracic stepdown unit...i worked there as a patient care tech in school and i think that helped a lot. however, so far i have learned and been told the tips for...
1. When giving Levothyroxine (Synthroid) to treat hypothyroidism, ALWAYS assess pulse for 1 minute prior to administration! Anything >100bpm..call MD! Tachycardia is an early sign of overdose...