Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication The Medicines Acts 1968 and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staff are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle
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CHAPTER NO.1 INTRODUCTION HYPERTENSION: INTRODUCTION: This means abnormally elevated blood pressure. It may refer to increase blood pressure in any blood vessels‚ such as pulmonary or portal hypertension. However‚ it usually refers to an elevated systemic arterial blood pressure. Hypertension is not a disease but physical finding. 1.1 DEFINITION: Hypertension may be define as either a sustained systolic blood pressure (SBP) of greater than 140 mmHg or a sustained diastolic
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The Structure & function of the Autonomic Nervous System Introduction: The organs of our body are controlled by many systems in order to function correctly and efficiently in order to survive within the environment we live in. These include the heart‚ stomach and intestines and other vital organs and body systems. All of the systems in our body are regulated by a part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is part of the peripheral nervous system and it controls
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Pyelonephrosis: More than just a UTI By Tanya A. Woods A Paper Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for NU 327-801Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing University of South Alabama College of Nursing Fall 2010 Pyelonephrosis: More than just a UTI Introduction The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the pathophysiology of pyelonephrosis and to correlate that pathophysiology to the symptoms that accompany this disease process. This paper will also correlate
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NCLEX TIPS: When taking a histamine blockers (ex. Tagamet)‚ small frequent feedings are not necessary; should avoid meat extracts‚ aspirin‚ alcohol‚ and caffeinated beverages. Risk factors for developing pneumonia: advanced age‚ immunosuppressed status‚ underlying lung disease‚ bedridden‚ and post-op. When patient is undergoing paracenthesis it’s important that the nurse places a blood pressure cuff on patient’s arm prior to procedure and leave in place through immediate post-procedure time
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Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance Paper Julia Peterson University of Akron Introduction Homeostasis of fluid and electrolyte balance is important for the body to be able to function. The nursing student will cover the risk‚ pathology‚ and signs and symptoms for both fluid deficit and hypokalemia. The nursing student will also apply these findings to the patient specific information from the clinical day February 8‚ 2011. This will give her the ability to formulate four different nursing diagnosis
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Tramadol: an Analgesic Tramadol‚ also know as Saliva ER‚ Saliva Flashdose‚ Ultram‚ Ultram ER‚ and Ultram ODT‚ is an synthetic‚ centrally acting opioid analgesic. Ultracet is a combination drug of acetaminophen and tramadol. Tramadol can be taken orally four times daily. Extended-release tablet called Tramadol ER may be administered once daily (Hair‚ Curran‚ & Keam 2006). The recommended dose of tramadol is 50-100 mg (immediate release tablets) every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. The maximum
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Learning Outcomes Safe and Effective Care Environment 1 Assess the patient with a fluid or electrolyte imbalance for falls‚ especially older adults. 2 Use safety precautions to prevent injury or death when administering parenteral potassium-containing solutions. 3 Supervise the oral fluid therapy and intake and output measurement aspects of care delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel. Health Promotion and Maintenance 4 Teach healthy adults and patients how to prevent dehydration.
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effects. Ø Guaifenesin 200 mg tab 1 tab four times a day- an expectorant Ø Lovastatin 20mg 1 daily- a statin for cholesterol control Ø Midodrine HCL 2.5mg three times a day with meals used as a vasoconstrictor used to treat dizziness from orthostatic hypotension Ø Namenda 10 mg tablet 1 twice a day for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia Ø Senna 10mg laxative tab Ø
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who has been coming to the clinic for several years for management of CAD and HTN. A cardiac catheterization done a year ago showed 50% stenosis of the circumflex coronary artery. He has had episodes of dizziness for the past 6 months and orthostatic hypotension‚ shoulder discomfort‚ and decreased exercise tolerance for the past 2 months. On his last clinic visit 3 weeks ago‚ a CXR showed cardiomegaly and a 12-lead ECG showed sinus tachycardia with left bundle branch block. You review his morning
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