client mental health/stability. Last pharmacy QDRR on 7/22/16 indicates psychotropic poly-pharmacy (Olanzapine‚ VPA and Clonazepam); patient is not free of potential drug-drug interaction (Olanzapine+VPA may result in decreased VPA concentrations; Furosemide+Lisinopril may result in orthostasis. Last Moses and Discus 9/28/16 total score of 8 (2 agitation‚ 1 Irritability) Discus with total scores of zero‚ no TD
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Question 3 Marks: 1 A patient has been taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg‚ and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg‚ daily. Upon routine assessment by the nurse‚ the patient states‚ “I see yellow halos around the lights.” The nurse should perform which of the following actions based on this assessment? Choose one answer. a. Continue to monitor the patient for heart failure. b. Withhold the next dose of furosemide. c. Document the findings and reassess in 1 hour. d. Check the patient
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Cardiovascular Case Study Atrial Septal Defect(ASD) is a very large problem concerning the heart in its overall function. When the heart‚ being the core of the cardiovascular system‚ has issues; it effects the rest of the body as a result. The core of the problem resides in the atrial septum. Normally the heart is divided into four separate chambers. But a person with atrial septal defect has an atrial septum that allows the blood from the left side of the heart back into the right side. This
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2. CARDIOVASCULAR HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM 2.A. Cardiac Drugs Generic name | Brand name | Dopamine HCl | BAXTER DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE & 5% DEXTROSE INJ. | | DOPAMAX | | DOPAQARD | | HOSPIRA DOPAMINE HCL | | MYOCARD | Dopamine HCl in 5 % dextrose sol’n | HOSPIRA DOPAMINE HCL IN 5% DEXTROSE SOLUTION | | MYOCARD- DX | Amiodarone HCl | AMIO | | ANOION | | CORDARONE | | MYODIAL | | RYTHMA | | Dbutamine HCl | BAXTER DOBUTAMINE HCL IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ | | CARDOMIN
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Treating Heart Failure When a patient’s heart is no longer able to pump a sufficient amount of blood around the body‚ they are referred to as having heart failure. The heart muscle has been damaged or overworked and is therefore unable to pump as effectively as before. Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of heart failure‚ cardiomyopathy and hypertension are also implicated (Peterson et al‚ 2002). Heart failure can present acutely or chronically. Chronic heart failure tends to worsen
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fibrosis 5 yrs. ago. Gallstones were removed using ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoghrapy). During ERCP doctor discovered patient suffered from a psuedocyst. Patient has no history of pancreas divisium. Patient is currently taking Furosemide due to being diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure). At the time she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis‚ Mrs. Smith was also diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and is currently taking Azathioprine. Patient suffers from acute‚ chronic
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Formulary/Drug List. Usually lowest copayment or Tier 1. Lasix- Tablet 40 mg 30 day supply Drug classified as a brand that is not on the Formulary/Preferred Drug List. Usually higher copayment than Formulary brand or Tier 3 or not covered Generic: (furosemide) Drug classified as a generic that is on the Formulary/Drug List. Usually lowest copayment or Tier 1. Prilosec: Capsule Delayed Release - 20mg 30 day supply Drug classified as a brand that is not on the Formulary/Preferred Drug List. Usually
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timespan could be compatible with recurrent chronic embolism‚ but the signs of right-sided obstruction would only be seen in right heart failure‚ which would have edema of the lower body‚ including liver and legs. Choice "D" is not the best answer. Furosemide would be appropriate for congestive heart failure; in this case‚ isolated right heart failure. Congestive right heart failure should have edema of the legs and perhaps an hepatojugular
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Dobutamine – for severe systolic heart failure (SBP 70-100mmhg) * Improves/increases cardiac output * Dose: 2-20 ug/kg/min Agents used for SHOCK * Buffers: Sodium Bicarbonate Agents used for HEART FAILURE/PULMONARY EDEMA * Diuretics: Furosemide Antiarrhytmic drugs for TACHYCARDIA * Adenosine – should be used in SVT * Caution for asthmatic patients. * Calcium channel blockers: * Verapamil – contraindicate in hypotensive patients. * Beta-Adrenergic Blockers: Labetalol
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Category: None When giving an inhaled medication‚ auscultate the lungs for adventitious sounds and measure the oxygen saturation of the blood with pulse oximetry before and after giving the treatment. ● If you are giving a diuretic such as furosemide (Lasix) for congestive heart failure‚ auscultate the lungs‚ assess for peripheral edema and jugular venous distension‚ and weigh the patient daily. 1. Determine the extent and complexity of client needs or the nature of the work to be delegated
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