Question

5.) List one use for whole blood and one thing the nurse should watch for when administering this product. (2 points)

6.) Name one use of plasma. What color should plasma be? (2 points)

7.) Explain polypharmacy and who is at highest risk for it. (2 points)

8.) Describe how you, as a member of the healthcare team can decrease the risks of polypharmacy for your patients. (6 points)

Answer 1

5) Whole blood is used for large volume hemorrhaging such as seen with major trauma, requiring massive transfusion and rapid correction of anemia.

Nurse should watch transfusion reaction when administering whole blood

6) plasma is used in patients with burns, shock, trauma and other medical emergencies.

Plasma is yellowish in color

7) polypharmacy is the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.

Elderly are at a highest risk for polypharmacy.

8) health care providers should explore non pharmacological alternatives to drug such as dietary changes.

Teach patient potential drug related problems that lead to emergency care

Teach importance of using only one pharmacy to take drugs

Help patient to store their medications in secure, dry location away from sunlight.

Teach patient to take all their medications for medical appointment to verify they're taking right drugs.

Teach patient importance of taking medications exactly as directed