cause harm to the person who was in need of health and safety requirements could become harmed. 2.1 Identify common types of medication Analgesics e.g. paracetamol Antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin Antidepressants e.g. cipramil Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin 2.2 list conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches
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Scientific Basis Congestive Heart Failure is a disease in which the heart is unable to properly keep up with the amount of blood being sent to the heart. The heart muscle itself‚ in the case of heart failure‚ is unable to sufficiently pump the blood away from the heart and to the body to keep up with the incoming deoxygenated flow. This failure to pump blood can build up pressure and cause additional pumping resistance. The decreased cardiac output of heart failure causes the circulation to become
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Overview of Pulmonary Embolism An embolism is a foreign mass that travels through the intravascular space carried by the systemic circulation. The mass may be solid‚ liquid or gaseous. The circulation carries the embolus through vessels to parts of the body where it can cause obstruction or occlusion. The Pulmonary Embolism (PE) occurs when the embolism causes an obstruction or occlusion of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches‚ which in turn reverts pressure on the right ventricle. A solid
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to 3 hours after the procedure. Following the procedure: * Are taking any medicines. * Are allergic to any medicines‚ including anesthetics. * Have had bleeding problems or take blood-thinners‚ such as aspirin‚ clopidogrel (Plavix)‚ or warfarin (Coumadin). * Do not eat or drink anything for about 2 hours‚ until you are able to swallow without choking. After that‚ you may resume your normal diet‚ starting with sips of
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Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The Medicines Act 1968 Classifies medicines into 3 categories: • Prescription Only Medicines (POM) • Pharmacy Medicines (P) - medicines available from a pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist. • General Sales List (GSL) – medicines available from retail outlets. The Medicines Act 1968 is enforced by the Medicines
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CARDIO Tendon xanthomata: deposition of yellowish cholesterol rich material in the tendons‚ asociared with hyperlipidaemia. Eg on knuckles Xanthelasma: cholesterol deposits around the eyes. Corneal Arcus: deposition of cholesterol/lipid in the cornea. CRP : acute phase of protein produced predominantly by the liver in response to inflammatory cytokines Chest Pain on Xray: evidence of another cause of chest pain such as air in the mediastinum (oesophageal rupture) or aortic dissection
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Generic Name Cefepime Cefpirome Trade Name Maxipime Bacirom‚ Cef-4‚ Cefir‚ Morcef‚ Romicef Classification Fourth-generation Cephalosporin‚ semi-synthetic‚ broad spectrum‚ cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. Fourth-generation cephalosporin Mechanism of Acton Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall‚ causing cell death. It is the best beta-lactam for IM administration; has poor capacity to cross blood-brain barrier and thus is not used for treatment
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Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 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 staffs are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference
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Written Report: Prolonged Immobilization I. A. Definition Defined as prolonged inactivity‚ bed rest and immobilization were widely used in the early days of rehabilitative science in the management of trauma and acute and chronic illness‚ before the physiologic effects were well understood. It was generally assumed that rest fostered healing of the affected part of the body. However‚ while it has beneficial effects to soft tissue healing and to bone healing after fractures among a myriad of other
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Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of Medication The Medication Acts 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 Safe Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations 2006 Health and Social Care Act 2008 Care Quality Commissions’ regulations Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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