Patients asking for stuff

Do patients usuay ask how long medication will last? Will i have to rapidly do my math to figure that out?
Will i have to use math all the time
Your question is too vague. What do you mean? Are you talking about the half life of the medications?

Quote from CerdaDo patients usuay ask how long medication will last? Will i have to rapidly do my math to figure that out?Will i have to use math all the time

I found its important to know these things for yourself. Such as if you are giving pain medication... for example Morphine IV push.. how long will this last for the patient... 15-20 mins or so... ok well if i give them T3's at the same time that should provide them with longer pain releif without the peaks and valleys. I am just beginning to learn this, but i find knowing your medications and how long they will last, how fast they will work.. adverse effects to be aware of etc are important to know.

Quote from SarahUFVsnI found its important to know these things for yourself. Such as if you are giving pain medication... for example Morphine IV push.. how long will this last for the patient... 15-20 mins or so... ok well if i give them T3's at the same time that should provide them with longer pain releif without the peaks and valleys. I am just beginning to learn this, but i find knowing your medications and how long they will last, how fast they will work.. adverse effects to be aware of etc are important to know.

IV morphine peaks in 15-20 minutes but it certainly last longer. about 2.5 to 7 hours. i do have iv morphine orders that can be given hourly to pts but the earliest i usually have to redose is 2 to 4 hours later... To answer the origonal poster after you work with drugs for a while you will know these answers to the ones you use regularly and for the others you can look it up. No shame in saying... "im not sure but i will find that answer for you"

My guess would be because it will be at its peak so you can assess the respiratory depression to assess if its okay to give more ?