P1- describe the routes of administration of medication commonly prescribed to individuals Types of medication:- Antibiotics:- antibiotics are medication which destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria‚ they are used to treat infections which are caused by bacteria. Most of the time the body’s immune system can fight off bacteria but in cases in which the body cannot antibiotics are used to destroy them. Antibiotics are either given orally‚ applied to the skin in ointment form or injected‚ this
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Questions for Unit 4222-616 Include examples from your work role if appropriate in your answers. 1. Identify the legislation that governs the use of medication in your work place‚ briefly state how and what they cover also how they influence policies‚ procedures and agreed ways of working. (616 LO 1.1) There are several legislations which are used in my workplace such as a The National Minimum Standards (NMS) registered under the Care Standards Act 2000. This NMS legislation covers
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When a person is suffering from chronic depression‚ most possibly‚ he or she may need to be prescribed depression medication as soon as possible. If you have any of the classical symptoms of depression‚ persisting for more than a month‚ you may need to visit your physician or doctor without fail. You can assist your physician to diagnose and help you‚ by providing as much details as possible about your problems of depression and what brings it on etc. But you need to remember that if your problem
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Riordan Manufacturing Service Request SR-rm-022 part 2 BSA/375 Ty Bauer Service Request SR-rm-022 part 2 In part one of the Riordan Manufacturing Service Request we discussed Hugh McCauley and his request to take advantage of the more sophisticated state-of-the- art information systems that are implemented in the Riordan Manufacturing department. This week we will discuss the application architecture‚ process design‚ and security controls that are recommended for the design of the Riordan
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Today‚ doctors are too quick to prescribe medication. Doctors may prescribe medication when there is nothing even wrong with the person. Medical workers should be more cautious when prescribing and dosing people medications. If the person doesn’t need a hard opiate‚ then they should not be prescribed it. I believe doctors should take more time and think about what is wrong with the person and who they are before they prescribe them medication. When people are injured or they are sick they go to
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Medication Errors: Causes and Problems Reporting Student Name Grand Valley State University Medication Errors: Causes and Problems Reporting In the early morning hours of a 12-hour night shift‚ a nurse gives the patient an incorrect medication. The aspirin given was ordered for the patient in the next room. Medication errors are common in the hospital setting and especially by a nurse who is fatigued from working a 12-hour shift. In the situation described
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Quantitative Studies on Medication Adherence Maleah Perdue University of South Alabama Introduction Medication adherence is a significant issue in the health systems of today. Low medication adherence can unnecessarily increase cost of health care and the amount of admissions. According to Conn et al.‚ inadequate medication adherence may account for up to 10% of older adult hospital admissions and may cause up to $100 billion in annual health care cost (2009). Increased medication adherence is likely
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Sundus Siddiqui HSC 3211: Case study #3 11/18/12 1) In light of the new results‚ discuss the increased importance for Patient X to start a diet‚ quit smoking and increase physical activity in line with his doctor’s recommendations. It is very important for Patient X to start a diet‚ quit smoking‚ and increase physical activity. This patient has a history of hypertension‚ for which he is already on medication. To reduce blood pressure‚ it is essential to follow a diet that is low on salt intake
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Administration Of Medication Procedure 1. Procedure Number Version Nos: WCDHB-PN-0037 7 Purpose This Procedure is performed as a means of ensuring the safe administration of therapeutic medication to patients in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements. 2. Application This Procedure is to be followed by all nursing staff throughout the West Coast District Health Board (WCDHB). 3. Definitions For the purposes of this Procedure: Prescribing medications is the responsibility
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Person Centred planning is a way of enabling people to think about what they want now and in the future. It is about supporting people to plan their lives‚ work towards their goals and get the right support. Person Centred Planning is a collection of tools and approaches that can be used to plan with a person- not for them. Planning should build upon the person’s circle of support and involve all the people who are important in that person’s life. Person centred planning is built upon the values
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