NSE 22A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ileus, Levothyroxine, Tartrazine
10 Sep 2019
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* iv administration is preferred d/t risk of paralytic ileus. Encourage high-iodine foods (i. e eggs, dairy, sea food) * provide more time and repeat information for patients to comprehend. Test cbg daily d/t increased insulin need. Levothyroxine (synthroid/ eltroxin): manufactured form of t4 that increases metabolic rate and increases fat, protein, and cho metabolism to promote growth and maturation. Must be given in morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Aspirin allergy d/t risk of allergy to levothyroxine bc both contain tartrazine. Consumption of strawberries, peaches, pears, kale, cabbage, turnips, spinach, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, radishes, and peas bc inhibit th secretion. Measure ca2+ >4 hrs d/t risk of absorption interference. Assess for adverse effects (i. e chest pain, tachycardia, or increased nervousness) Ensure adequate bp d/t risk of hypotension. Ensure adequate temperature d/t risk of hypothermia. Ensure adequate nutrition d/t decreased metabolic rate.
