PHARM: Safety and Infection Control What components should be included in a medication order? 1. · The client’s name · Date and time of order · Name of medication (may be generic or brand) · Dosage of medication · Route of administration · Time and frequency of medication administration – exact times or number of times per day (dictated by facility policy or specific qualities of the medication). · Signature of prescribing provider. 2. What are the best steps to take when a client refuses a medication
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For example‚ almost patients may experience constipation‚ weakness‚ dizziness‚ fatigue and mild decrease in bowel motility (Prommer‚ Twycross‚ Myhalyo‚ & Wilcock‚ 2011); other side effects of that drug can be arrhythmia‚ hypotension‚ edema‚ sinus bradycardia‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ severe skin reactions‚ tumor flare‚ increased lymphadenopathy‚ enlargement of the spleen‚ seizures‚ altered temperature sensitivity‚ irregular menstrual cycles‚ hypothyroidism or an increase in HIV viral
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Diabetes Specialist Nurses Diabetes Specialist nurse helps people self-manage their diabetes. Patients with type 2 diabetes usually see both a practice nurse at their local GP’s in addition to a diabetes specialist nurse who will provide additional support and advice. A diabetes specialist nurse has accountability for prescribing common medicines for people with diabetes. Managing diabetes isn’t always easy and your needs may change over time as the condition progresses. Services are tailored to
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The underline = the right answer 1. Know how to treat diabetes mellitus type 2 (decrease sensitivity of glucagon?) 2. What connects the nasal and oral cavities? Incisive canal? 3. A patient at 9 years old will have what kinds of molars? 4 permanent and 8 primary 4. Which posterior tooth is most likely to have one pulp horn less than the number of cusps? Max 1st molar‚ man 1st molar‚ man 1st premolar? 5. From a proximal perspective‚ which tooth has a similar CEJ curvature as the mesial on #12
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A fall may be described as an unpredicted contact with the ground. Falls remain constantly high and can be attributed to a various reasons that require awareness in healthcare facilities. These causes‚ includes poor lighting slippery or uneven floors clutter‚ wrong bed height‚ cognitive issues‚ mental health concerns etc. Falls have both physical significances‚ financial impact on the facility as well as emotional implications to the patients. A fall that results in injury has a financial impact
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decreased LOC‚ euphoria‚ pupil reaction Respiratory dysfunction Safety measures: •night-light; •call bell within reach Teach: •Report any CNS Cx or allergic reactions. •If drowsiness occurs call for assistance; •Make position Cx slowly d/t orthostatic hypotension Nursing Considerations/Teachings/Interventions: Nursing Consideration: pt should remain recumbent for 1hr after IM/SUBCUT route‚ inject into large muscle mass May cause fatal reaction: MAOI’s‚ carbazine Tx for Overdose: Naloxone (Narcan)
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MORPHINE SULFATE (mor’feen) Brand Names: Astramorph PF‚ Avinza‚ DepoDur‚ Duramorph‚ Epimorph ‚ Kadian‚ MSIR‚ MS Contin‚ Oramorph SR‚ Roxanol‚ RMS‚ Statex Classifications: central nervous system (cns) agent; analgesic; narcotic (opiate) agonist Pregnancy Category: B (D in long-term use or high dose) Controlled Substance: Schedule II Contents 1 Availability 2 Actions of Morphine Sulfate 3 Therapeutic Effects 4 Uses 5 Contraindications 6 Cautious Use 7 Route & Dosage 8 Administration
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3N Clinical Nursing Care Plan NURS 2230 Lakehead University October 2‚ 2014 I declare that this paper is my original work. Excepting where I have cited my own previous work‚ this paper in its entirety‚ or any portion thereof‚ has not been submitted to meet the requirements of any other credit course. Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________ Patient History In the context of this paper‚ the patient will be referred to as
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. I expect that following 8 hours shift the patient or caregiver will explain actions and precautions to take for orthostatic hypotension. The patient will not sustain fall during 8 hours shift. I anticipate that the patient and her caregiver will implement strategies to increase safety and prevent falls at home. I predict that the pain is will be reduced/ and lost the spasms
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Mrs. P. V.‚ a 50-year-old‚ African American female with a diagnosis of sepsis. She had a history of various medical conditions‚ including diabetes mellitus‚ leucopenia‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ HIV‚ and end stage renal disease. She had all toes amputated on he left foot and an index finger on her left arm. Mrs. P. V. is also a dialysis patient‚ who visits Inpatient Dialysis Unit at the SGMC. She was sent to the ED from Inpatient Dialysis Unit for altered mental status with somnolence‚ low blood pressure
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