Q: 52 year old female is admitted to ICU post-op.
Patient has
been given Ondansetron (Zofran) for severe nausea. Patient start complaing of
loss of vision described as "puff of white steam sort of thing". What would be
your next step?
A)
Observe
B) Emergent opthalmology
consult
C) Keep patient in supine
position
D) Keep patient sitting at
90 degrees
E) Apply patch to eye with
vision loss
Answer: A
Blurred vision or temporary loss of vision after administration
of Zofran is a well known side effect. It is in most cases temporary and does
not require any intervention. If symptoms re-occurs with every administration,
other anti-emetic should be considered.
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