is equivalent to death. Heart failure is actually the decline in the hearts ability to sufficiently pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Many people can live with heart failure and are able to manage it through lifestyle changes‚ prescribed medication compliance‚ and regular physician scheduled follow-up visits. Heart failure is the clinical syndrome that results from the progressive process of remodeling‚ in which mechanical and biochemical forces alter the size‚ shape‚ and function of
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children FAMILY HISTORY: father had MI at age 50‚ and died at age 70 with an MI mother had hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and died after a stroke at age 82 one brother‚ age 58‚ with hypertension who had a coronary stent placed at age 57 CURRENT MEDICATIONS: * NTG 1/150‚ SL.‚ PRN * Metoprolol 50mg‚ PO‚ BID * ASA‚ PO‚ 81 mg QD 2. How has this additional information helped you focus your differential diagnosis? The patient is an aging (66) male and has a significant cardiac history that
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for a suspected upper respiratory infection. She does not remember the name of the antibiotic‚ although she claims she remembers taking this type of medication in the past without any problems. She was on that medication‚ 3 pills a day‚ for 3 to 4 days. She notes no other problems with her skin. She remembers no allergic reactions to medications. She has no previous history of fever blisters. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Reveals superficial erosions along the legs‚ particularly in the lower leg
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intervene and educate the family about using the morphine for pain management and episodes of dyspnea or SOB. Throughout the scenario‚ the mother’s health was declining rapidly; therefore‚ new orders to increase the morphine and add more medications to the regimen were established based on the nurse’s assessments. Cultural Involvement As we shape our understanding of different cultural backgrounds‚ we must also understand their rationales behind those cultural
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proper diet and exercise. Objectives 1. The patient will have common knowledge of chronic obstructive airway disease and be able to recognize and describe early signs of infection. 2. The patient will be able to describe the medications prescribed and how to properly take them. 3. The patient will be able to identify ways to improve airflow and respiratory pattern.
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(Meetoo‚ 2013‚ p.393). Compressions stocking as mechanical prophylaxis have many advantages‚ such as: non-invasive‚ painless‚ and less costly. In addition to that‚ patients more than likely would feel mentally better as they are not “getting one more medication”. Along with utilizing of compression stockings‚ early and frequent ambulation would be one more mechanical measure in DVT prophylaxis. According to Lippi‚ Favaloro & Cervellin (2011)‚ “mechanical prophylaxis methods can counteract most of the
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Review of Knowledge- NR 291 Chapters 2-7‚ 36 & 37; Part 1 Chapter 2: Pharmacologic Principles “Any chemical that affects the physiologic processes of a living organism can broadly be defined as a drug. The study or science of drugs is known as pharmacology. Without understanding basic pharmacologic principles‚ the nurse cannot fully appreciate the therapeutic benefits and potential toxicity of drugs. Drugs are grouped together based on their similar properties. This is known as a drug classification
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the risk of development of resistant HIV-1 variants” ("FDA Approves First Drug for Reducing the Risk of Sexually Acquired HIV Infection"). The purpose of this program is to provide vital information about the importance of adhering to the dosage regimen and the possible risks of contracting HIV while taking Truvada‚ not to limit distribution. Patients who receive Truvada will be expected to participate in a comprehensive HIV protection plan that involves regular HIV testing‚ condom use and prevention
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To overcome depression‚ she was given an antidepressant drug known as Paxil but this drug led to development of insomnia. However‚ when they went back to the doctor‚ the doctor prescribed sleeping pills… In simple words‚ Jonathan Thorpe explains that they had come full circle and Sandra felt trapped in a pharmaceutical merry-go-round where she had to keep taking more drugs to counter the side effects of medicines she had taken
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Culture and Schizophrenia Childhood schizophrenia is one of several types of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic psychological disorder that affects a person’s psychosis. Childhood schizophrenia is similar to adult schizophrenia‚ but it occurs earlier in life and has a profound impact on the attitude‚ behavior‚ and life. The child with schizophrenia may experience strange thoughts‚ strange feelings‚ and abnormal behaviors. Childhood schizophrenia
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