Mastering the NSW Health PCA Chart
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What is the maximum duration for a PCA prescription?

  • 2 days
  • 4 days (correct)
  • 5 days
  • 3 days
  • What should be documented on the prescription section of the PCA chart if the patient has been administered an opioid via the neuraxial route?

  • Frequency of observations for 24 hours
  • Frequency of observations for 6 hours (correct)
  • Frequency of observations for 12 hours
  • Frequency of observations for 3 hours
  • What should be added to the order comments of any electronically prescribed PRN opioid medications?

  • NOT for PCA patients
  • NOT whilst on PCA (correct)
  • NOT for patients with neuraxial opioid prescription
  • NOT for patients on sedatives
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