Author Question: What does it mean to have a N/G tube to low intermittent suction? ... (Read 37 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

What does it mean to have a N/G tube to low intermittent suction?

Question 2

What nutritional complications could occur with the listed medications? List any adverse reactions.

KKcool · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

This is a nasogastric tube placed in the stomach and connected to low suction for the purpose of evacuating the stomach. The suction is very low but strong enough to prevent a fluid build-up in the stomach.

Answer to Question 2

nitroglycerin: nausea, vomiting; adverse reactions include orthostatic hypotension

phenobarbital (Barbita): nausea, vomiting; adverse reactions include drowsiness, lethargy, hangover

morphine sulfate: nausea, vomiting, constipation, ileus; adverse reactions include respiratory depression.