Question

Glasgow coma scale score

The physician orders nicardipine hydrochloride (Cardene) 25 mg/250 mL, NS for peripheral IV starting at 2.5 mg/hr. and titrate by 2.5 mg/hr. every 15 minutes to reach the goal for the first hour, which is to achieve 25% reduction of the initial MAP Call the physician if the dosing range of 15 mghr. has been reached and the MAP is still not at target goal for the first hour of treatment, or up to four dose increases Lower the BP within 6 hours to 160/100 mm Hg. .

Answer 1

Joan Smith score for level of consciousness can be interpreted as she is slightly drowsy and complains of headache and blurred vision. The Glasgow coma scale is classified under three sub categories.

Eye response: Spontaneous - 4 points; (stating about blurred vision)

Motor response: Obeys verbal command - 6 points; (complaining of headache)

Verbal response: Oriented conversation - 5 points (stating her complains)

Joan Smith's Glasgow coma score is 15 and is considered to be normal or best level of consciousness.