Viva Voce Scenario

You are working as a registered nurse in a medical ward, buddied with a nursing student, Brandon. You are assigned to care for Mrs Nguyen, who was admitted with vomiting for investigation. You note that Mrs Nguyen has been charted 10mg Metoclopramide (Maxalon), an antiemetic. Brandon asks you if you could explain the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide (Maxalon) to her.

Question 1:   Explain to Brandon the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide (Maxalon).

Mrs Nguyen complains of her hands shaking and asks you to explain why this is happening.

Question 2:  Provide an explanation to Mrs Ali why Parkinsonian-like symptoms are one of the side-effects of Metoclopramide (Maxalon).

Brandon asks you why this drug is needed.

Question 3:  Explain to Brandon why Metoclopramide (Maxalon) can be given for nausea.

After 3 days, Mrs Nguyen is cleared for discharge. You approach Mrs Nguyen before she leaves and offer her some advice.

Question 4:  Explain to Mrs Nguyen what considerations she needs to have when taking Metoclopramide (Maxalon).

Viva Voce Scenario

You are working as a registered nurse in a medical ward, buddied with a nursing student, Alex. You are assigned to care for Mrs Hagrid, who was admitted with constipation. You note that Mrs Hagrid has been charted 10mg docusate sodium (Coloxyl), a laxative. Alex asks you if you could explain the mechanism of action of docusate sodium (Coloxyl) to him.

Question 1:   Explain to Alex the mechanism of action of docusate sodium (Coloxyl).

Mrs Hagrid complains of abdominal cramping and asks you to explain why this is happening.

Question 2:  Provide an explanation to Mrs Hagrid why abdominal cramping is one of the side-effects of docusate sodium (Coloxyl).

Alex noted that Mrs Hagrid was also prescribed another laxative to go with the docusate sodium (Coloxyl). Alex asks you why two drugs are needed.

Question 3:  Explain to Alex why multiple drugs are given for constipation.

After 3 days, Mrs Hagrid is cleared for discharge. You approach Mrs Hagrid before she leaves and offer her some advice.

Question 4:  Explain to Mrs Hagrid what considerations she needs to have when taking docusate sodium (Coloxyl).

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