Related Literature LAGUNDI or VITEX NEGUNDO Lagundi or Vitex negundo is a large shrub native to the Philippines that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Research conducted by the Philippine Department of Health has suggested that the plant has a number of practical uses‚ and its use is actively promoted by the government as a result. Outside of the Philippines‚ preparations of lagundi are sometimes available at stores which supply herbal medicines‚ or through practitioners
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This means it reduces the risk of blood clots forming in your blood. Co-codamol Co-codamol is a compound analgesic which consists of a combination of codeine phosphate and paracetamol‚ used for relief for mild to moderate pain. Fosamax Fosamaz is a bisphosate drug used for several bone diseases including osteoporosis. Frusemide (Lasix) Frusemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension‚ congestive heart
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Introduction: Acetaminophen is a commonly used analgesic‚ which is essentially just a medicine that relieves pain (Prescott‚ 2000). Acetaminophen is created by synthesizing p-Aminophenol with Acetic anhydride. This reaction occurs when the amine group of the p-aminophenol is acetylated by the acetic anhydride. The resultant is an amide functional group (Ellis‚ 2002). However‚ the product that is obtained from this product is a crude solid which cannot be used as an analgesic and therefore the crude
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited conditions that affect the red blood cells. People affected with sickle cell disease produce abnormally shaped red blood cells that causes health problems. Sickle cell disease is caused by a defective gene passed on from the parent to the child. Sickle cell disease is condition that is considered serious and lifelong. People of African descent are mainly affected with sickle cell disease in addition to ‚ Caribbean‚ Middle Eastern‚ Eastern Mediterranean
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Introduction This reflective case study will provide a written account of the care delivered to a client by myself. Its aim is to enhance the reader’s knowledge of the importance of the nursing process and allow discussion to take place at each stage. It will firstly give a pen picture of the chosen client while offering a rationale for the choice. The care delivered will then be analysed using the elements of the nursing process as a structure while identifying any ethical considerations. The
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QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects 1 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 Legislation relating to medicines The Medicines Act (1968) It governs the control of medicines for human use and for veterinary use. It requires‚ that the local pharmasist or dispensing
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peas can be used if wrapped in a towel‚ you shouldn’t place the ice compress directly on the skin because it is too cold and may burn. The compress should be applied every two to four hours and leave it in place for twenty to the thirty minutes. Paracetamol can be taken to control pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin should not be used use as these can sometimes cause bleeding to the
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diuretic | Slow K | 600mg BD | potassium | Metoclopamide(maxalon) | 10mg QID PRN oral/IV | antiemetic | Ondansetron wafer | 4mg TDS PRN | antiemetic | OxycodoneSR | 10mg BD | Opoid analgesic | Oxycodone | 5mg PRN | Opoid analgesic | Paracetamol | 1g strict 6/24ly oral/prn | Antiinflamatory‚ antipyretic | Known Allergies: NIL Pre Op Vital Signs BP | 140/85 | Pulse | 60 | Respirations | 18 | Temperature | 36.8 | BSL | 5.0mmol | Handover Report Uneventful post L)THR. Pain
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CASE SENARIO Victor Newton is a 51-year-old known alcoholic who was admitted to ICU via A&E with a three week history of malaena‚ recent large volume haematemesis that morning and severe epigastric pain. He had previous episodes of malaena and haematemesis over the Christmas holiday season and was awaiting an out patient endoscopy appointment. Q.1 List the nursing priorities when preparing for and admitting a patient with an emergency GI bleed. Include resources needed such as equipment‚ drugs
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feelings that they may have during this time. 1.2 describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort There is various different ways to alleviate pain‚ the most obvious been drug use‚ such as those devised to do just so‚ i.e. paracetamol‚ codeine‚ ibuprofen and morphine etc. these would usually be in a tablet or liquid form or be administered via a IV drip. However there are also alternative methods that can be used to minimise pain and discomfort such hot water bottles‚ massage
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